In an era where “birthing person” and “chestfeeding” are becoming normalized, we must ask: Who is this really serving? Women are the heart of these experiences. By using gender-neutral language, we ...
Pregnancy is amazing, but it can also be overwhelming for autistic moms. Increased sensory sensitivities, self-care and pregnancy diet, managing appointments, and handling social and emotional ...
Life as an autistic pregnant woman brings a unique set of challenges. The pressures of maintaining daily habits, managing stress, and keeping up with everything needed for a healthy pregnancy can be ...
The bad news: being a pregnant autistic woman can feel overwhelming and unintuitive. The good news: having a healthy baby is an evidence-based practice.There's lots of research on how to have a ...
When I was younger I was so prone to meltdowns at the doctor's office that during a calm visit the nurse told my mother, "her angel's halo is being held on by her devil's horns."Like many autistic ...
It's a big question: what to do if you have a low pain tolerance... and you want a natural birth? Many moms wonder, "Can I handle the pain of labor?"The good news is that, even with a low pain ...
Worried about what you do if your birth plan needs to change? Many women have the same worry.Mamas ask me, “I'm planning a natural birth, but what do I do if something comes up?Does that mean it's ...
I hope I’ve caught you on the toilet! Now that I’ve got your attention, I want to tell you how you can practice for childbirth in under 3 minutes a day without ever having a single contraction. ...
This natural birth tip comes from Ina May Gaskin, one of the midwives who helped establish The Farm Midwifery Center. Summary of My Natural Birth Tip Video!Ina May Gaskin talks about how you can get ...
A good pregnancy documentary offers an eye-opening view of pregnancy, birth, and babies. These birth documentaries show you options and highlight how maternity care works for real women worldwide. ...
