My Kate Middleton Pregnancy: Pregnant HG Life

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My Kate Middleton Pregnancy: Pregnant HG Life. By: New Crunchy Mom Rebecca Lemke I never expected to compare myself to Kate Middleton, but that is exactly what I did on a daily basis when I was pregnant with my son and suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. What in the world is Hyperemesis Gravidarum, you ask? Well, it is the same thing … Read More

Will You Be Mad If I Get an Epidural?

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Will you be mad if I get an epidural? Designer Doula's Insight on "epidural doula"

Will You Be Mad or Disappointed if I Decide to get an Epidural? Designer Doula Perspective. There is a misconception that Doulas are only for unmedicated, natural birthing, hippies! Doulas are very knowledgeable in physiological labor and birth! Many people hire us because they are looking for support through unmedicated labor. But, we are equally valuable during a medicated or cesarean birth! … Read More

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: Alternative Management

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What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Pelvic Floor Dysfunction is a broad term used to describe health problems that are caused by an issue of Musculature within the pelvic floor or corresponding muscles. The main problems that pelvic dysfunction are categorized by: bladder and bowel dysfunction… (HELLO SNEEZE-PEE,) prolapse, and sexual dysfunction, (pain with intercourse.) That sneeze-pee, cough-pee, laughing-pee, means dysfunction!!! GOOD NEWS! … Read More

Fix Fascial Adhesions from Scars and Injuries

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Fascial Adhesions: How to Treat them

How to Fix Fascial Adhesions from Surgery and Injury Scars When tissue is damaged enough to form a scar, sometimes that scar tissue becomes adhered to other connective tissues. This is called an adhesion. Ideally, your skin should lay smoothly over your connective tissue, and should move fluidly. Adhesions can cause pain, tension and overall dysfunction. When you have an injury to the network of … Read More

What is a Body Melt?

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Don't have time for 1 hour of table time. Get a body melt massage.

What is a Body Melt? A body melt massage is a combination of passive stretching, acupressure, and neuromuscular therapy, used to target chronic body tensions and pain or problem areas in your body. It is very beneficial to people who have low back pain, sciatica, or general tension in their back. It’s similar to a chiropractic adjustment in that it is … Read More

Words Hurt: Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Support

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What Not to Say to People who are Hurting: When you feel like crying or you are dealing with an unexpected situation and you reach out to those who are closest to you: WHAT DO YOU WANT?  Everyone wants: Love, Support, and Compassion. Some of the worst things you can say are: “It was meant to be.” What will be, will … Read More

Healthy Chocolate Pudding!

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Healthy Chocolate Pudding Recipe

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