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Are you totally grossed out about the idea of eating your placenta... but maybe also weirdly curious? Many people have heard about it...

Everyone from doulas to midwives to celebrities are recommending placenta encapsulation. In a world where misinformation is just the...

I attended an event with Pregnant Together where they promoted the Proov hormone test as a helpful tool for folks trying to conceive but...

What is a recipe that is special enough for right after birth, but also gentle and fortifying? This is the curry that I make most often...

For clients who want an unmedicated labor, a TENS unit is one of the most important tools. I can't carry a whole birthing tub in my...

A series in which I share my own experience of birth places around the Chicagoland area plus the data that we have available. There is no...

The very first time that I was at a small, local hospital that didn't allow laboring patients to eat or drink anything (ice chips only),...

You can make this luxurious and hearty granola recipe for your postpartum healing journey. It pairs well with almond milk for a quick,...

Clients ask me all the time what they might be able to do with their placenta, and are surprised to find that they have many options!...

Part 4 in my series narrating a bit about what it is like to give birth in different locations around Chicago. Evanston Hospital is near...

During the holidays, talk of induction inevitably comes up. Either from accounts online warning you about higher rates of induction...

This high-protein muffin is perfect for pregnancy and postpartum!

The Birthing from Within logo is a labyrinth, so you know they are an important! I use labyrinths throughout my Birthing From Within...

Most birthing classes include breathing techniques so there is a myth that you need to learn the right way to breath through a...

If you are interested in a childbirth education class, you might find yourself sorting through many different curriculums: Hypnobirthing,...

We are taught from a young age in the United States that we need to be on high alert, because pregnancy can happen anytime, anywhere,...

Are you interested in giving birth in a tub or birth pool? Often, in order to use a birthing tub you have to sign a consent form. Many of...

When building a family, queer folks are usually inviting at least one variable into the making of their child. If you are hoping to...

Did you know that anyone with mammary tissue can make milk? There are many ways to bond with your new baby, and if you are someone with...

Part 3 of my series about places to give birth in and around the Chicago area features Northwestern Prentice Women's Hospital. Prentice...

An expensive tool that some parents swear saved their lives and sanity in the first months postpartum. The real question before you drop...