Docs vs. Midwives

We just recently had a hiccup in our home birth plans. I tested positive for Group B Strep. This is no big deal for me, but if this bacteria stays present for the birth of our new babe, it could be a bad situation. The chances of passing the bacteria are pretty low, but they are even lower if the mother is given antibiotics intravenously during labor. So, since the state of Indiana did so well in setting up laws...

3 weeks!

3 weeks exactly until my due date! (translates to 4 or 5 weeks til the baby is here) :) Yay!

Homeopathy

I am amazed! I just started my introductory class to Homeopathy, and I am in love with it! I’m only 10 pages into the book, Everybody’s Guide to Homeopathic Medicines, and already I feel like I’ve learned a lot. The basic principle of Homeopathy is based on the Law of Similars. This means that any symptoms that the body is showing is an indication of what kind of treatment the body needs to...

Centering Your Pregnancy

Throughout my pregnancy I have been listening to a podcast called Pregtastic. It’s a podcast out of San Diego, California with a panel of pregnant women sharing their journey through pregnancy and motherhood. Also, each week has a topic related to either pregnancy or parenting. The guest speakers range from doctors, nurses, midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, birth educators, yoga instructors, and many...

Fabulous News!!

We has an ultrasound today and baby was head down to begin with, but then he moved into a transverse position. I am thrilled! Being transverse isn’t great, but he is most definitely on his way to being head down. I feel so relieved!