Posts by Awaken

Joining the discussion. I've been struggling with this for a couple years and its so good to know I'm not alone!

Well, it's finally happened.  I've been frugal and hung onto my food processor for probably 15 years or more, and it finally broke.  I'm ready to upgrade, but a Vita Mix is out of my budget.  What else do people...

Thanks!  I hadn't thought of hibiclens.  What is the cleaner used by the birth center?  Everything says "an EPA approved disinfectant" but no mention of exactly what brand or type that is! 

Thanks!  I hadn't thought of hibiclens.  What is the cleaner used by the birth center?  Everything says "an EPA approved disinfectant" but no mention of exactly what brand or type that is! 

Thanks!  I hadn't thought of hibiclens.  What is the cleaner used by the birth center?  Everything says "an EPA approved disinfectant" but no mention of exactly what brand or type that is! 

Hi- I posted in the the other placenta thread, but starting a new thread as well-   Just curious what others use for sterilizing equipment and the work space when preparing placentas?  I use a diluted bleach solution, let...

Hi posting again here, not sure if anyone is keeping up with this thread!   Just curious what others use for sterilizing equipment and the work space?  I use a diluted bleach solution, let it sit for 5 mins, then wash...

Hi,  I'd also recommend both Dr. Noya and Dr. Kadin.  They do specialize in pregnancy/postpartum issues and view people holistically, and adjust you according to what you need.  Dr. Noya may be a little easier to get to...

I''m a doula hoping to become an IBCLC and exploring the process.  My question is about the 90-hour education- all the courses look similar and they're all accredited, cover all necessary areas, etc.  So how did you choose...

Hi everyone!  Thanks for the informative thread. I have some questions- I took a workshop on placenta prep, but never became certified.  I'm sort of learning along the way and doing a lot of reading and asking...