by JoniS | Feb 1, 2022 | Pregnancy
Premature labor can be scary if you are a pregnant woman. But, as always, the more you know, the more you can stay away from worry. Preterm labor happens in about 12% of all pregnancies so it’s important to understand what it is, what the risk factors are, what...
by JoniS | Aug 1, 2021 | Pregnancy
There is a controversy surrounding the diagnosis of gestational diabetes, Gestational Carbohydrate Intolerance Diabetes. It is about whether gestational diabetes truly exists or if the normal body mechanisms of pregnancy are clearly understood. This controversy may...
by JoniS | Feb 27, 2021 | Pregnancy
When I was having my babies in the years 1980 to 1998, I had not heard of a doula. However, in the past few years, I have become acquainted with several doulas. The first one I knew through working with her as she started a classical school. The second doula I met had...
by JoniS | Aug 4, 2020 | Family Health, Pregnancy
If you have a new baby! Congratulations!! You might be a first-time mom, a parent of six children, or an adoptive parent. How do you really enjoy your child? Here are some tips for caring for mom, dad, and baby so they are able to enjoy the first months of life....
by JoniS | Apr 28, 2020 | Pregnancy
Postpartum is a six-week period occurring right after a baby is born when a mother’s body and reproductive organs are returning to a pre-pregnant condition. She can also experience changes in her mental outlook which can sometimes be troublesome. A mother of a newborn...
by JoniS | Mar 10, 2020 | Pregnancy
My guest writer for today’s post on the “Induction of Labor” is Debby Sapp. She is a Certified Family & Women’s Health Educator, Certified Clinical Herbalist, and a Doula. We have known each other since about 2011 when we were both taking the Naturally Healthy...
