What Supplements are Needed in Pregnancy?
Last month, we talked about Whole Real Food in pregnancy; however, most of us are going to need to take supplements and the kind of supplements you take really matter. You’re not going to get
Author: esalibirth
Hi! My name is Danielle. I'm the founder of Esali Birth and Midwife, Childbirth Educator, and Doula at MOV Birth. I have two home-birth children and have been an advocate of informed birth decisions since 2008.
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Thriving on Real Food in Pregnancy
If you couldn’t buy any food or storage items – no flour, no jars, nothing – what would you eat? You would rely heavily on wild foods. The food that grows where God naturally nourishes
How Much Water Do I Need in Pregnancy?
A person can only live about 3 days without water. Thirst, the first sign of dehydration, can occur in just a few hours of low water intake. In less than 24 hours of less-than-ideal water
Birthing Your Placenta and The Golden Hour
The birth of the placenta isn’t talked about much when women share birth stories. In fact, even in the most unhindered births, the birth of the placenta is often still managed by the midwife and
End of Pregnancy Birth Prep Formulas
Do I really need an end of pregnancy birth prep? NO. Really, it’s that simple. There is no special formula to safely make it easier… Your daily nutritional and lifestyle choices are ALL that your
Herbal Sitz Bath
Herbal sitz baths are so incredibly easy to make large batches for much less cost than commercial products. An herbal sitz bath can be used: to sooth aching muscles and stretching skin in pregnancy to
Assessing & Treating Oral Restrictions
Did you know, for babies, breastfeeding is a vital sign? All babies should nurse within 1 hour of being born. They should also be able to crawl up the mother’s abdomen when she is in
PREVENTING & MANAGING COVID HOLISTICALLY IN PREGNANCY
What is the best way to approach, prevent, and heal from various illnesses like COVID-19? This is an update to a post I did early in 2020 with more knowledge and experience over the past
Tense and Release Relaxation Activity
TENSE AND RELEASE SCRIPT Let’s take some time to learn to listen to our body. AUDIO COMING SOON I’m going to guide you through a Tense and Release Relaxation Session. This activity should be practiced