Diastasis Recti: Separation of the Abdominal Wall Muscles

Pregnancy causes numerous changes in the mother’s body — some beautiful and celebrated, some … not so much.

Diastasis recti is a fairly common condition experienced during or after pregnancy in which the muscles in the abdominal wall separate. Some say as many as 60% of new mothers experience this complication. (more…)

Using Homeopathy While Breastfeeding

Mother’s Day was last Sunday.

While it may be over for some, I still have mothers on my mind. In fact, I’ve decided to devote the entire month of May to the unique needs of moms. (more…)

Choosing When to Become a Mother (Without Hormonal Tinkering)

Happy Mother’s Day!

There is nothing — and I do mean nothing — more rewarding than being a mother. We care for our young. We teach them to care for themselves. We protect. We nurture. We love, and we are loved in return.

But choosing when to become a mother involves careful decision making.

Perhaps we need to assess our stability — financial or situational. Maybe we have a big enough brood already, and we don’t want to add more children to our family. (The more ducklings you have, the harder it is to keep them in a row!)

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