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A Midwife's Top 3 Homebirth Stories

Today we compile the top 3 most popular homebirth stories shared on our Instagram over the past couple years. If you love birth stories, the

The Importance of Treating Magnesium Deficiency in Women

Apr 10

The Importance of Treating Magnesium Deficiency in Women

Are you one of the 61% of women who are deficient in magnesium? Maybe you suffer from period cramps, mood swings, insomnia, leg cramps, head

Mar 10

5 Steps to Choosing the Ideal Midwife

Finding the perfect midwife can be a daunting task for brand new and seasoned mothers alike. We make this part easier for pregnant moms.

Mar 5

Lessons Learned at Our First Beautiful One Birth

Today, we're throwing open the doors to one of our most cherished experiences - our first official home birth together as licensed midwives.

Handmade Natural Christmas Gift Tutorials

Nov 30, 2023

Handmade Natural Christmas Gift Tutorials

These DIY tutorials will give you every supply and instruction you need to make 4 thoughtful natural gifts from home, for under $8!

The Holistic Lady's 2023 Natural Gift Guide

Nov 19, 2023

The Holistic Lady's 2023 Natural Gift Guide

Perfect gift ideas for the crunchy women in your life. Eco friendly, non-toxic, organic, holistic gift options for natural women.

Sep 13, 2023

"Do I Have to Give Birth in the Water?" + 20 other FAQs about Home Waterbirth

Homebirth midwives answer all your questions about waterbirth: the safety, logistics and benefits for mom and baby during labor and birth.

How to Stay Consistent with Your Supplement Routine

Aug 7, 2023

How to Stay Consistent with Your Supplement Routine

Taking supplements consistently is a common challenge for most women. Come learn a handful of the best vitamin tips and tricks that work!

4 Daily Rhythms to Holistically Detox from Estrogen Dominance

Jun 21, 2023

4 Daily Rhythms to Holistically Detox from Estrogen Dominance

Learn how to make hormone balance a regular and normal daily habit using detox rhythms.

Jun 13, 2023

Birth Without Drugs: Practical Coping Techniques for a Natural Labor

Evidence based list of coping techniques for natural labor and unmedicated birth.

May 20, 2023

Easy-to-Grab Whole Food Protein Ideas

Take the stress out of what protein to eat when you are trying to increase your protein intake with whole food!

Beyond Kegels: How the Whole Core Works Together to Support the Pelvic Floor

Apr 10, 2023

Beyond Kegels: How the Whole Core Works Together to Support the Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a very important group of muscles + should be addressed in many situations, it’s also just a part of a coordinated team.

Apr 3, 2023

Pelvic Floor 101 for Pregnant and Postpartum Moms

Pelvic floor anatomy, muscle and fascia, self-assessing pelvic floor weakness or overactivity, treating yourself from home and strengthening

Mar 13, 2023

What to Eat for Better Hormone Balance

We recognize good nutrition as an absolute pillar of good health and utilize food-as-medicine approach to hormone balancing for women, too!

Mar 6, 2023

Natural Pain Relief Remedies for Women

As more and more evidence builds against the use of prescription and over-the-counter medicines for women, natural-minded ladies are looking

How to Maintain Vaginal Health in Pregnancy

Feb 27, 2023

How to Maintain Vaginal Health in Pregnancy

Best practices for a healthy vagina during pregnancy + what changes are normal. Learn how hygiene, diet, hormones + gut health play a roll.

Feb 25, 2023

Current Pap Smear Guidelines

Pap smear guidelines for women, how often do I need a pap? Have a better pap smear with midwives: gentle pap smear + informed consent.

Feb 13, 2023

Drainage Pathways for Hormone Detox

If you are having any variety of hormone imbalance symptoms your body is likely not detoxing efficiently. But there is hope, read on...

Feb 6, 2023

An Intro to Traditional Foods for Female Health

Nutrition is especially important, as we note that the foods we eat have a direct effect on blood sugar, hormone production, detox etc

Jan 30, 2023

Natural Libido Support for Tired Moms

Low libido doesn't have to be a new normal for moms. Learn what natural tools and remedies are available to increase libido for the busy mom

Jan 23, 2023

Complete Natural Sleep Guide for Women

Sleep quality for women is one of the most important factors in her overall health.

Dec 20, 2022

Fertility Awareness: The Guide to Achieving or Avoiding Pregnancy

Understanding your cycle is more than just trying to achieve or avoid pregnancy though. A normal cycle is a marker for general health, and a

Thoughtful Natural Gifts for the Crunchy Woman in Your Life

Nov 16, 2022

Thoughtful Natural Gifts for the Crunchy Woman in Your Life

Holiday gift guide for the natural-minded friend who practices a non-toxic, sustainable, organic and holistic lifestyle.

Nov 5, 2022

Make Your Own NORA Pregnancy Tea

The benefits, recipe and organically sourced herbs to make NORA Pregnancy Tea yourself at home.

Nov 2, 2022

Natural Treatment for GBS in Pregnancy

How to naturally prevent, reduce and recover from GBS in pregnancy with supplements, healthy foods + lifestyle recommendations by midwives.

Sep 14, 2022

Are Vaginal Exams in Labor Necessary?

The pros , cons alternatives and choices every laboring woman has to accept or decline vaginal exams during the natural birth process.

Jul 20, 2022

Birthing the Placenta: Midwifery Care for the Immediate Postpartum

As homebirth midwives, we have a unique understanding of the physiological nature of this stage in labor and how we can support a natural

Jun 1, 2022

Water Breaking As The First Sign of Labor: A Midwife's Perspective on Supporting Natural Birth

Do your natural birth plans need to change if your water breaks as the first sign of labor? Navigate early labor with a supportive plan!

What to Do During Early Labor: A Guide to Patience, Trust and Little Bit of Midwife Dust

May 24, 2022

What to Do During Early Labor: A Guide to Patience, Trust and Little Bit of Midwife Dust

Did you know the average first time mom labors for over 24 hours to bring her baby out? We believe so deeply in supporting long labors as a

Finding A Midwife: A Guide to Researching, Interviewing + Hiring Your Future Midwife

Feb 27, 2022

Finding A Midwife: A Guide to Researching, Interviewing + Hiring Your Future Midwife

Have you fallen in love with the midwifery model of care and you're ready to explore hiring a midwife for your upcoming birth? In this...

Feb 10, 2022

The Truth About Adrenal Fatigue

Pssst, before we begin: Be sure to stick around for your own healing freebie below! I climbed out of bed with eyes almost closed,...

Oct 15, 2021

Immune Boosting Supplements

Supplements for natural and holistic immunity boosting. Midwifery top ticks for viral, bacterial, skin, breastfeeding and vaginal infections

Non-Toxic Cookware: Why it Matters for Your Health

Sep 7, 2021

Non-Toxic Cookware: Why it Matters for Your Health

Look at you, maybe you've just returned from farmer's marker with all of your local, organic, rainbow-colored produce. Or maybe you are...

Vaginal Odors: What's Normal + What's Not

Sep 1, 2021

Vaginal Odors: What's Normal + What's Not

Vaginas are supposed to smell! We have been told in big and small ways that the normal vaginal odor we have is not right or acceptable....

Aug 5, 2021

Circumcision Decision

In this article, we take a deep dive into circumcision. We cover everything from research and health to culture and religious beliefs.

Mar 18, 2021

12 Printable Birth + Postpartum Affirmations

Affirmations are not about making a wish with your words and hoping they come true. Affirmations are about finding the thing that is already

Mar 18, 2021

Seed Cycling Hormone Balancing Smoothie

You have heard us extol the power of connecting with your body and balancing your hormones. One of our favorite and easily accessible...

Mar 8, 2021

The Roots of Hormone Imbalance

Our top 2 solutions for balancing hormones include reducing stress and stabilizing blood sugar. Here’s why: Stress produces the hormone...

4 Ways to Listen and Respond to Your Body

Mar 1, 2021

4 Ways to Listen and Respond to Your Body

We are often made to believe we are only a walking symptom picture, our feelings aren’t real, our sexuality defines our relation to our...

Feb 20, 2021

2 Midwives in 2 Years of Practice

As we step out into this third year of midwifery practice, relationship remains the driving force behind what we do.

Fixing Your Period: Your Guide to Menstrual Freedom

Jan 30, 2021

Fixing Your Period: Your Guide to Menstrual Freedom

Bandaids are nice, but true systemic healing is best. Get to the bottom of your problems and implement lasting change.

Dec 11, 2020

Supplements for Women's Health

The world of nutrition and supplementation is confusing! Can we get everything we need from our diet, and if not, what is missing? What...

Dec 7, 2020

Ep 64: Best of 2020 + 2021 News!

Tiffany Alblinger Hey there, lady, you're tuned into Wine and Gyn, a lively woman's health podcast hosted by two licensed midwives, Kelly...

Apr 9, 2020

Homebirth or Birth Center?

We believe women should plan to birth where they feel most comfortable, and that’s going to be different for everyone.

Mar 16, 2020

Suddenly Schooling at Home

Many families are finding themselves suddenly schooling at home for the next 3 weeks or more due to COVID-19/Coronavirus Social Distancing i

Feb 5, 2020

How to Manage a Long Labor

No one wants a long labor, but fear not. We have 5 tips for coping with one, and 4 of them are done before labor even begins!

Affording Homebirth: The Money Aspect of Midwifery Care

Jan 27, 2020

Affording Homebirth: The Money Aspect of Midwifery Care

We have been taught to interact with medical costs in a way that is covered under insurance plans only, birth is not just a medical event!

Jan 24, 2020

How Midwives Handle Complications at a Homebirth

Buckle your seatbelt for a long read! We share a TON of education in this post, knowing that those who have this question want it...

How to Enjoy Your Breastfeeding Experience and Why It Matters

Jul 23, 2019