Placenta Encapsulation
Samantha Moore
Contraindications to Placenta Encapsulation

Placenta encapsulation can be a wonderful option for many moms. Consuming your placenta may help prevent or manage postpartum mood disorders, enhance milk supply, increase energy and speed the healing process after birth. But when is it not safe to encapsulate?

Contraindications to Placenta Encapsulation

Using a Menstrual Cup After Baby

Using a Menstrual Cup After Baby

Menstrual Cup. 

Just typing it makes me shudder a little bit. 

I was hesitant to use a menstrual cup for around 4 years. When I first heard of them, they were attached to the name "diva Cup." Diva cup? I'm no diva! That does not sound like something I would ever be interested in. I'll stick with my tampons, thanks. 

Then one day, in preparation for my first postpartum period with my second baby, I was hanging out at Tiny Feet BOutique and talking to some friends. They began discussing the menstrual cup that the store sold and I was totally grossed out. Then someone said "you only have to empty and clean it once or twice a day!" I went from grossed out to intrigued in seconds! (Click to read more!)

An Unexpected and Overwhelming Premature Birth

An Unexpected and Overwhelming Premature Birth

Everyone feels the need to write down their birth story- as if the remembering will make it more real. But in truth it is always surreal. It is always something you can’t quite grasp, somewhere between a whisper and a shout that life is beginning!

I was not ready to write down my story for the world until a year after G’s birth. I’d written parts down for close friends, and told my family the details they were interested in, but I think I wanted to keep it for myself. Having a baby is one part magic, one part miracle and as the vessel, the mother feels that magic keenly.

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The Secret Lives of Postpartum Placenta Specialists

The Secret Lives of Postpartum Placenta Specialists

Placenta Encapsulation. 

Saying it out loud makes a lot of people squirm. 

Trust me! Introducing myself to people and saying "I'm a doula and Postpartum Placenta Specialist!" You would think I had just said that I'm secretly an animorph (which would be awesome btw!)

It's different, it's up and coming, and it's confusing to a lot of people. 

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World Breastfeeding Week- Supporting and Celebrating Women

World Breastfeeding Week- Supporting and Celebrating Women

This week is World Breastfeeding Week. If you've ever had a human child come out of your body, you've been asked the question "are you going to breastfeed?" This is important information for care providers as they are responsible for the health of you and your child and its important to know how your sweet baby will be fed. You've also most likely been told the risks and benefits of breastfeeding vs formula feeding. Heres the thing that you aren't told: (Click here to read more!)

Spotlight: Om Prana Yoga

Spotlight: Om Prana Yoga

There are truly no words to describe the belonging and feeling of love that I received when I entered Om Prana Yoga studio. I had the amazing opportunity to attend a prenatal yoga class at Om Prana Yoga and it was an absolute blast! The location is a mix of old world charm and yoga serenity with architecture that filled me with love for the beautiful little town of Parkville. It was such a cool location and I couldn't help but ogle! 

I was immediately embraced by Wendy, the owner and founder of the studio and introduced to the class of very pregnant women! Tiffany, the prenatal yoga teacher helped us to feel relaxed, soothed and comfortable during the session and even though I'm not pregnant, I was able to refocus and become more grounded after a crazy week! 

After the session I had the opportunity to sit down with Wendy and chat about where she has been and her hopes for Om Prana Yoga and prenatal/postpartum care in the Northland. 

 

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