Mountain Mama herbal infusion blends and tinctures are inspired by Susan Weed’s book “Wise Woman Healing for the Childbearing Year”. From pre-conception and every stage of pregnancy, to labor, breastfeeding and post-partum wellness, these three herbs are indispensable: Nettle, Raspberry…
Read MoreNothing embodies the innate wisdom of a woman more than giving birth. This wisdom decides how fast the fetus grows, when and where contractions start, and how the birth event itself unfolds. Even with medical intervention, it’s the woman’s body,…
Read MoreMy favorite new words: INTEGRATIVE CHILDBIRTH “Have you never heard anyone speak positively about labor and birth before?” When I read this question in Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth (Invitation, xiii, Bantam, 2003) my heart skipped a beat……
Read MoreSooner or later, people will start wondering about ‘the bump’. “I don’t mean to be rude, but…” is an all too awkward, yet all too frequently used lead-in to the inevitable question: “…are you pregnant?” (subtext: or are you just…
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