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Are you totally grossed out about the idea of eating your placenta... but maybe also weirdly curious? Many people have heard about it...

Everyone from doulas to midwives to celebrities are recommending placenta encapsulation. In a world where misinformation is just the...

I attended an event with Pregnant Together where they promoted the Proov hormone test as a helpful tool for folks trying to conceive but...

What is a recipe that is special enough for right after birth, but also gentle and fortifying? This is the curry that I make most often...

For clients who want an unmedicated labor, a TENS unit is one of the most important tools. I can't carry a whole birthing tub in my...

A series in which I share my own experience of birth places around the Chicagoland area plus the data that we have available. There is no one right place to give birth, and the right place for you is the place where you feel safest. In this article I'm going to share about my experiences with the midwife group operating out of Hinsdale, OMG Midwives . Part 1: Birth Center of Chicago  - reopened December 2025 Part 2: Illinois Masonic Part 3: Northwestern Prentice Part 4: Evan

The very first time that I was at a small, local hospital that didn't allow laboring patients to eat or drink anything (ice chips only),...

You can make this luxurious and hearty granola recipe for your postpartum healing journey. It pairs well with almond milk for a quick,...