The journey to childbirth can be overwhelming, but for many women, natural labor methods provide a powerful and rewarding experience....

Thankfully, there are several natural remedies to help manage it.”

Welcoming a new life into the world is one of the most beautiful experiences a family can have. However, it can also be one of the most...

By Giuditta Tornetta, CD/CLC, Clinical Hypnotherapist, (23 yrs, 1,100+ births) Even in 2025, I still meet families—and occasionally...

It goes without saying that natural induction methods are preferable to medical ones. Failed medical induction is the number one cause...

Birth viewed as Campbell’s hero's journey

We live in a fast-food, fear-based, instant gratification society. As a consequence many mothers are induced before their due date or...

Question "There is so much information on what the mother should and can do to bond with her child right at birth, as a father should I...

As women, we possess an innate power that is strengthened when we connect with the deepest part of our being. This connection enables us...

There are several ways to increase breastmilk production: • Nurse frequently: The more a baby nurses, the more milk the body produces. •...

Why do doctors suggest electives inductions? So many of my clients tell me that around 36 weeks they hear their doctors mention,...

Regulating the mother's breath while breastfeeding or holding the infant can have several benefits for both the mother and the baby. Here...

Waiting for the big moment to arrive deserves its own special chapter. Your pregnancy can go quickly or drag on and on. The last few...

You Baby Moods Decoded New babies can be very mysterious, especially if it is your first one. Being a new parent can be very stressful...

Spitting up is common in healthy babies! During the first 3 months, about half of all newborns experience spitting up- when the contents...

(This article was written pre-covid) however it is still very useful. Please make sure you you wear a mask at all times and place a mask...

The American Academy of Pediatrics no longer recommends circumcision, and aside from religious reasons there are no absolute reasons to...

There is only one thing to remember during the very first moments of meeting your baby, well maybe five… your five senses. Engage them to...

It's a good idea to start searching for a pediatrician in the final months of pregnancy and both parents should be present at the...

For a great video on how to get a nice deep latch, follow this link: https://youtu.be/-l5BpqllTLg latch should not feel uncomfortable –...