Birth Trauma Confessions: Why My Emergency Birth Was My Most Healing I have four beautiful children. My first 3 births were non-emergency, but very traumatic for me. I sustained injuries from my birth. Doctors weren’t present for two of my births. Obstetricians ignored my health concerns and disrespected me throughout my prenatal care visits. Nurses pushed interventions I did not want. … Read More
Coping with Birth Trauma
Help and Resources for Coping with Birth Trauma Are you dealing with Birth Trauma? You are not alone. A recent study found that 9% of new moms are coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after their births. Another 26% showed symptoms of Post Trauma. Birth Trauma is whatever it means to you. There is no set circumstance where trauma will … Read More
7 Things Your Massage Therapist Wants You to Know
For people who are new to the concept of therapeutic touch the idea of undressing, getting under a sheet, and having someone touch your skin can be a little unnerving. Many people feel awkward and embarrassed, because they don’t know what to expect. Here are 7 things Your massage therapist wants you to know: Be on time. We are busy, and … Read More
Healthy Chocolate Pudding!
Do you love chocolate? Ok that’s a stupid question. Everyone loves chocolate! Especially Chocolate Pudding! I started a new sugar free/ grain free diet, and quickly started to miss sweets. My diet is about life change! Not a short term weightloss effort! So I decided I’m going to eat delicious foods that are good to my body. Here is my … Read More
China To Ban Formula Advertisments
Should China ban formula ads and promote breastfeeding? Should the US follow?