Over the weekend, I interviewed a dear friend about herbal medicine. Carrie is the founder of Mountain Moon Medicine- providing consultations, herbal remedies, and wellness advice for all individuals. I was amazed at her expertise! It was such a pleasure to talk to a professional about the current COVID-19 situation, and what we can do to prevent illness!

Each day of the week has a new prompt, but I am going to include all of them in one blog.

The postpartum period isn't about "getting your body back", or "getting back to your regular schedule". It's about connection, rest, healing, and bonding. I know, you've just spent 9+ months being pregnant, not being able to do things you usually would do, but Mama, I'm here to tell you.... this time is soooo sweet! 40 days is usually the most essential time to rest and rejuvenate, but depending on the person, the postpartum period can be the first year after birth.

Alright folks, as you all know, the Coronavirus is spinning our country out of control. Health professionals and political figures (some of them) are doing their best to keep the spread slow, and keep everyone safe and informed.

When an individual becomes pregnant, there can be a lot of emotions that unfold! While this can be an exciting time for some, it can be confusing and not so pleasant for others. No matter how you feel about getting pregnant, self-care, time to process, and prepare for birth and parenting is essential for wellness. Reflexology is a great way to optimize health and happiness in the second & third trimesters, and can also help in early and active labor to reduce pain and anxiety.

I attended six births in 2018, Holy WOW! I remember what I felt like this time last year; scared, nervous, full of doubt, not sure how I was EVER going to get clients. This work, and the #birth world has changed my view on life, work, passion, jumping into the unknown, transmuting fear, loving myself, and my personal development.

Movement is one of the best things you can do for your body during pregnancy! Here are some gentle, but strengthening, yoga positions to help you prepare for labor.

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." and so in you the child your mother lives on and through your family continues to live... so at this time look after yourself and your family as you would your mother for through you all she will truly never die." -Osho

First time moms often times are pregnant past their due dates! Here are some interesting- and fun ways to induce labor without medication.

We all know that our landfills are filling up to the brim, the average American produces about 4 pounds of trash per day, and global warming is surely upon us. We also know that being a parent is hard work, and we want shortcuts, tips, and tricks, not only to sustain our families, but to sustain our Earth. I am here to talk about one way in which you can make it happen!