Posts by JamieCatheryn

Congratulations on your decision! It's really empowering to realize you can choose not to compromise isn't it?   You can tell your OB you are switching care providers (to yourself, but no need to mention that), or just keep...

I think it's a good plan to know what situations you would transfer for. Bleeding like in a placental abruption (not just heavy bloody show from fast dilation), signs of cord prolapse, maybe elevated temperature like you have an...

1 person can do rebozo stuff with you, I found a page of info/videos http://birthunplugged.blogspot.com/2010/11/traditional-birth-secrets-rebozo.html

I wouldn't trust the Shepherd's Purse as much to stop a hemorrhage after over a year, even if it hadn't gone bad or completely lost it's potency. Maybe calcium and magnesium could help you some. I'd try a rebozo (cloth wrap to help...

If you do want to see someone experienced but openminded you'll probably need to find a homebirth midwife. If your state doesn't regulate them it would make it easier to have this one visit with every test being 100% optional....

We've bought 2 houses as a one income family, it's just the amount of income that's factored in, and the "how much can I afford" calculators can give you an idea what you'd qualify for. Try to shop a ways below that number if possible...

Anybody tap their maple trees here? Got any tips for a newbie at it? I am going to give it a try with our huge red maple in the yard this year, and look for more maples in the forest nearby to do next year. I'm planning on using three...

Birth certificates are different from birth registrations, they got confused about what you were asking for. Getting the birth certificate means a copy of the paperwork on file, Registering the birth means filing it. Individuals don't...

All they can do is lecture you, make you sign waivers, or tell you to switch care providers. Stay firm that you have decided against these vaccines, discuss your reasons if you want to don't if you don't want to. And yes, you can skip...

Pelvic rocks can help give you more space when things feel crowded too. Get on hands and knees and rock your pelvis back and forth doing gentle tummy crunches.