Posts by Peppamint

Brown County State Park is nice, and right near Nashville. Be aware that many shops in Nashville don't allow strollers inside so babywearing helps a lot. There are actually several state parks around Brown County also- McCormick's...

Quote: Originally Posted by kittywitty Ok, I think I've narrowed it down. Has anyone used any of these? Simer 2305 Geyser II 1/4 HP Submersible Utility Pump Wayne RUP160 1/6-Horsepower 3,000 GPH Oilless...

Most of my clients find me by my website (google search or facebook, generally) and or word-of-mouth. Since my practice has only been going for a year, I don't have tons of former clients to give referrals yet so most of my...

What about prenatal in the AM, alfalfa afternoons and calcium before bed? If you get leg cramps during the night, taking cal/mag before bed will usually put a stop to them.

I think you have to look at it as though if you continue to follow this path, you may end up choosing between an intact family (or marriage for those who don't have children) or midwifery. Erika's suggestion of finding a group practice...

I really like having a submersible utility pump... just hook the hose to it, put the other end of the hose in a bathtub, toilet or out a window, stick the pump into the water and plug 'er in. My poor hubby had to dump with a bucket...

I've been told Dr. French in Charlestown, IN is really great... but to see him you'd have to cross the river.

I like Katelove's suggestions... one habit I want to implement is putting expiration dates in my Google calendar since I can set it up to text or email me reminders to order new.

I do not think the shift from BC to home birth is nearly as drastic as the shift would be for a hospital-trained CNM going to home birth. I spent 5 weeks at a birth center out of state and the only difference between it and home birth...

Quote: Originally Posted by fairydoula IThat is another thing I don't "get" and wouldn't do. There is no way I would go to ALL of my client's prenatals at their houses... there is just waaaay too much time...