Posts by Salem Lily

  My husband and I had a homebirth with a midwife in November. We have insurance, but don't have maternity coverage. We paid out of pocket for our homebirth ($3500). We also did shadow care with an OB which we also paid out of...

I used to work at a boutique/spa inside a perinatologist practice and we sold the Belly Bandit and the C-Panty. We could not keep these in stock! Women loved them. In the beginning I thought it was just clever marketing,...

I'd like to get a gift for my midwife. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm not super crafty so I'd prefer to buy. I was thinking something practical that she'd use a lot, but I"m open to suggestions!

I'd like to get a gift for my midwife. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm not super crafty so I'd prefer to buy. I was thinking something practical that she'd use a lot, but I"m open to suggestions!

Thank you for all the advice!

I'm a FTM, due next week and need some help deciding on which bumGenius to get. I'm looking at the 4.0 One Size and the Elementals (organic cotton). I've heard the Elementals can have some staining issues so I'm a little hesitant. What...

Thank you!

I'm preparing for my homebirth and keep hearing about arnica (that it's great to have on hand specifically). I"m wondering what exactly it's used for and what it does? I would really appreciate hearing any personal experiences with...

Thank you ladies! This is really interesting, as well as informative! I enjoy hearing your experiences, keep 'em coming!

I asked my midwife about it and she said it's used to "ripen the cervix" and beneficial for ladies with cervical scarring. (I'm a FTM with no scarring issues, just curious about the effects if used) Please share your...