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Caption : ✨Lou Isla Rice ✨ Our girl is here! After 15 hours of roaring labor she was born into her daddy’s hands in our home. It was the most challenging and divine experience of my life. We were held by two wise women whose trust in physiological birth guided us through our dream birth experience. Ten months ago when we called this soul into our hearts I felt the presence of a baby girl and although we waited to be surprised, I was certain throughout my pregnancy that she was the one joining us. Although I’ve known her for many moons now, she’s beyond my wildest dreams and more beautiful then I could have ever imagined! Shout out to her dad, love of my life, who has taken such great care of us and is endlessly dedicated to tending to the health and happiness of his Scorpio girls.
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Caption : ✨Lou Isla Rice ✨ Our girl is here! After 15 hours of roaring labor she was born into her daddy’s hands in our home. It was the most challenging and divine experience of my life. We were held by two wise women whose trust in physiological birth guided us through our dream birth experience. Ten months ago when we called this soul into our hearts I felt the presence of a baby girl and although we waited to be surprised, I was certain throughout my pregnancy that she was the one joining us. Although I’ve known her for many moons now, she’s beyond my wildest dreams and more beautiful then I could have ever imagined! Shout out to her dad, love of my life, who has taken such great care of us and is endlessly dedicated to tending to the health and happiness of his Scorpio girls.
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Caption : Three Weeks Postpartum 🦋 Feeling incredibly grateful to be holding this divine being in my arms and to have the support we need to thrive during this sacred time. I believe that there are four pillars of postpartum recovery; Nourishment, Rest, Touch and Support. Postpartum looks different for everyone and needs are unique to each family. Here’s how we’ve been navigating our transformation. – NOURISHMENT: Healthy meals (mostly in bed) to support lactation and recovery from @wearechiyo and home-cooked by the lovely @wombtowaddle from @motherbees cookbook. – REST: For us, rest means not hosting until we feel ready, putting work aside and bed sharing (which is so important to me it will be getting it’s own post. ) – SUPPORT: Wonderful friends, the best partner and a long list of birth workers to turn to makes all the difference. This week I zoomed with @bellibind and @allisonoswald. I made a long resource list that you can find on my website of all of the best doulas, lactation consultants and more. I’ve leaned on most of these people as a doula and throughout my own pregnancy and postpartum. – TOUCH: Many people think that a postpartum doula is there to care for baby. Although that may be the case for some, my postpartum doula cares for me so I can show up for Lou. She provides healing touch through body work that calms and resets my nervous system. Our culture, economic model and healthcare system are not set up to support the optimal health of mom and baby after birth, making it very challenging for many women to receive proper care. In the US these pillars are seen as luxuries, but in other cultures they are viewed as necessities. There are many ways families can set themselves up for success and @littlehoneymoney is one of them! It’s such a brilliant concept that is changing the landscape of how we show up for new parents and has been such a gift to us! If you’re looking for more community and guidance in preparing for and navigating this special time join my next Growing Together circle starting March 7th on zoom. Link in bio to sign up.
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Caption : Three Weeks Postpartum 🦋 Feeling incredibly grateful to be holding this divine being in my arms and to have the support we need to thrive during this sacred time. I believe that there are four pillars of postpartum recovery; Nourishment, Rest, Touch and Support. Postpartum looks different for everyone and needs are unique to each family. Here’s how we’ve been navigating our transformation. – NOURISHMENT: Healthy meals (mostly in bed) to support lactation and recovery from @wearechiyo and home-cooked by the lovely @wombtowaddle from @motherbees cookbook. – REST: For us, rest means not hosting until we feel ready, putting work aside and bed sharing (which is so important to me it will be getting it’s own post. ) – SUPPORT: Wonderful friends, the best partner and a long list of birth workers to turn to makes all the difference. This week I zoomed with @bellibind and @allisonoswald. I made a long resource list that you can find on my website of all of the best doulas, lactation consultants and more. I’ve leaned on most of these people as a doula and throughout my own pregnancy and postpartum. – TOUCH: Many people think that a postpartum doula is there to care for baby. Although that may be the case for some, my postpartum doula cares for me so I can show up for Lou. She provides healing touch through body work that calms and resets my nervous system. Our culture, economic model and healthcare system are not set up to support the optimal health of mom and baby after birth, making it very challenging for many women to receive proper care. In the US these pillars are seen as luxuries, but in other cultures they are viewed as necessities. There are many ways families can set themselves up for success and @littlehoneymoney is one of them! It’s such a brilliant concept that is changing the landscape of how we show up for new parents and has been such a gift to us! If you’re looking for more community and guidance in preparing for and navigating this special time join my next Growing Together circle starting March 7th on zoom. Link in bio to sign up.
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Caption : Three Weeks Postpartum 🦋 Feeling incredibly grateful to be holding this divine being in my arms and to have the support we need to thrive during this sacred time. I believe that there are four pillars of postpartum recovery; Nourishment, Rest, Touch and Support. Postpartum looks different for everyone and needs are unique to each family. Here’s how we’ve been navigating our transformation. – NOURISHMENT: Healthy meals (mostly in bed) to support lactation and recovery from @wearechiyo and home-cooked by the lovely @wombtowaddle from @motherbees cookbook. – REST: For us, rest means not hosting until we feel ready, putting work aside and bed sharing (which is so important to me it will be getting it’s own post. ) – SUPPORT: Wonderful friends, the best partner and a long list of birth workers to turn to makes all the difference. This week I zoomed with @bellibind and @allisonoswald. I made a long resource list that you can find on my website of all of the best doulas, lactation consultants and more. I’ve leaned on most of these people as a doula and throughout my own pregnancy and postpartum. – TOUCH: Many people think that a postpartum doula is there to care for baby. Although that may be the case for some, my postpartum doula cares for me so I can show up for Lou. She provides healing touch through body work that calms and resets my nervous system. Our culture, economic model and healthcare system are not set up to support the optimal health of mom and baby after birth, making it very challenging for many women to receive proper care. In the US these pillars are seen as luxuries, but in other cultures they are viewed as necessities. There are many ways families can set themselves up for success and @littlehoneymoney is one of them! It’s such a brilliant concept that is changing the landscape of how we show up for new parents and has been such a gift to us! If you’re looking for more community and guidance in preparing for and navigating this special time join my next Growing Together circle starting March 7th on zoom. Link in bio to sign up.
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Caption : Three Weeks Postpartum 🦋 Feeling incredibly grateful to be holding this divine being in my arms and to have the support we need to thrive during this sacred time. I believe that there are four pillars of postpartum recovery; Nourishment, Rest, Touch and Support. Postpartum looks different for everyone and needs are unique to each family. Here’s how we’ve been navigating our transformation. – NOURISHMENT: Healthy meals (mostly in bed) to support lactation and recovery from @wearechiyo and home-cooked by the lovely @wombtowaddle from @motherbees cookbook. – REST: For us, rest means not hosting until we feel ready, putting work aside and bed sharing (which is so important to me it will be getting it’s own post. ) – SUPPORT: Wonderful friends, the best partner and a long list of birth workers to turn to makes all the difference. This week I zoomed with @bellibind and @allisonoswald. I made a long resource list that you can find on my website of all of the best doulas, lactation consultants and more. I’ve leaned on most of these people as a doula and throughout my own pregnancy and postpartum. – TOUCH: Many people think that a postpartum doula is there to care for baby. Although that may be the case for some, my postpartum doula cares for me so I can show up for Lou. She provides healing touch through body work that calms and resets my nervous system. Our culture, economic model and healthcare system are not set up to support the optimal health of mom and baby after birth, making it very challenging for many women to receive proper care. In the US these pillars are seen as luxuries, but in other cultures they are viewed as necessities. There are many ways families can set themselves up for success and @littlehoneymoney is one of them! It’s such a brilliant concept that is changing the landscape of how we show up for new parents and has been such a gift to us! If you’re looking for more community and guidance in preparing for and navigating this special time join my next Growing Together circle starting March 7th on zoom. Link in bio to sign up.
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Caption : Three Weeks Postpartum 🦋 Feeling incredibly grateful to be holding this divine being in my arms and to have the support we need to thrive during this sacred time. I believe that there are four pillars of postpartum recovery; Nourishment, Rest, Touch and Support. Postpartum looks different for everyone and needs are unique to each family. Here’s how we’ve been navigating our transformation. – NOURISHMENT: Healthy meals (mostly in bed) to support lactation and recovery from @wearechiyo and home-cooked by the lovely @wombtowaddle from @motherbees cookbook. – REST: For us, rest means not hosting until we feel ready, putting work aside and bed sharing (which is so important to me it will be getting it’s own post. ) – SUPPORT: Wonderful friends, the best partner and a long list of birth workers to turn to makes all the difference. This week I zoomed with @bellibind and @allisonoswald. I made a long resource list that you can find on my website of all of the best doulas, lactation consultants and more. I’ve leaned on most of these people as a doula and throughout my own pregnancy and postpartum. – TOUCH: Many people think that a postpartum doula is there to care for baby. Although that may be the case for some, my postpartum doula cares for me so I can show up for Lou. She provides healing touch through body work that calms and resets my nervous system. Our culture, economic model and healthcare system are not set up to support the optimal health of mom and baby after birth, making it very challenging for many women to receive proper care. In the US these pillars are seen as luxuries, but in other cultures they are viewed as necessities. There are many ways families can set themselves up for success and @littlehoneymoney is one of them! It’s such a brilliant concept that is changing the landscape of how we show up for new parents and has been such a gift to us! If you’re looking for more community and guidance in preparing for and navigating this special time join my next Growing Together circle starting March 7th on zoom. Link in bio to sign up.
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Caption : Three Weeks Postpartum 🦋 Feeling incredibly grateful to be holding this divine being in my arms and to have the support we need to thrive during this sacred time. I believe that there are four pillars of postpartum recovery; Nourishment, Rest, Touch and Support. Postpartum looks different for everyone and needs are unique to each family. Here’s how we’ve been navigating our transformation. – NOURISHMENT: Healthy meals (mostly in bed) to support lactation and recovery from @wearechiyo and home-cooked by the lovely @wombtowaddle from @motherbees cookbook. – REST: For us, rest means not hosting until we feel ready, putting work aside and bed sharing (which is so important to me it will be getting it’s own post. ) – SUPPORT: Wonderful friends, the best partner and a long list of birth workers to turn to makes all the difference. This week I zoomed with @bellibind and @allisonoswald. I made a long resource list that you can find on my website of all of the best doulas, lactation consultants and more. I’ve leaned on most of these people as a doula and throughout my own pregnancy and postpartum. – TOUCH: Many people think that a postpartum doula is there to care for baby. Although that may be the case for some, my postpartum doula cares for me so I can show up for Lou. She provides healing touch through body work that calms and resets my nervous system. Our culture, economic model and healthcare system are not set up to support the optimal health of mom and baby after birth, making it very challenging for many women to receive proper care. In the US these pillars are seen as luxuries, but in other cultures they are viewed as necessities. There are many ways families can set themselves up for success and @littlehoneymoney is one of them! It’s such a brilliant concept that is changing the landscape of how we show up for new parents and has been such a gift to us! If you’re looking for more community and guidance in preparing for and navigating this special time join my next Growing Together circle starting March 7th on zoom. Link in bio to sign up.
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Caption : Three Weeks Postpartum 🦋 Feeling incredibly grateful to be holding this divine being in my arms and to have the support we need to thrive during this sacred time. I believe that there are four pillars of postpartum recovery; Nourishment, Rest, Touch and Support. Postpartum looks different for everyone and needs are unique to each family. Here’s how we’ve been navigating our transformation. – NOURISHMENT: Healthy meals (mostly in bed) to support lactation and recovery from @wearechiyo and home-cooked by the lovely @wombtowaddle from @motherbees cookbook. – REST: For us, rest means not hosting until we feel ready, putting work aside and bed sharing (which is so important to me it will be getting it’s own post. ) – SUPPORT: Wonderful friends, the best partner and a long list of birth workers to turn to makes all the difference. This week I zoomed with @bellibind and @allisonoswald. I made a long resource list that you can find on my website of all of the best doulas, lactation consultants and more. I’ve leaned on most of these people as a doula and throughout my own pregnancy and postpartum. – TOUCH: Many people think that a postpartum doula is there to care for baby. Although that may be the case for some, my postpartum doula cares for me so I can show up for Lou. She provides healing touch through body work that calms and resets my nervous system. Our culture, economic model and healthcare system are not set up to support the optimal health of mom and baby after birth, making it very challenging for many women to receive proper care. In the US these pillars are seen as luxuries, but in other cultures they are viewed as necessities. There are many ways families can set themselves up for success and @littlehoneymoney is one of them! It’s such a brilliant concept that is changing the landscape of how we show up for new parents and has been such a gift to us! If you’re looking for more community and guidance in preparing for and navigating this special time join my next Growing Together circle starting March 7th on zoom. Link in bio to sign up.
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Caption : A cozy cabin Christmas🎄❤️🕯
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Caption : A cozy cabin Christmas🎄❤️🕯
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Caption : A cozy cabin Christmas🎄❤️🕯
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Caption : A cozy cabin Christmas🎄❤️🕯
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Caption : Part 3 of 4: Our Birth Story A couple hours later I got into the shower. Intensity was building but I was still coping ok. I have very little recollection of what happened in this phase. Much like a fever dream, I would flow in and out consciousness or as @lbreggy says, “I left my body to get my baby”. There was no talk of time, no timing of contractions, NO cervical exam. Just patience. Just trust. Our midwife and Johnathan steadily and quietly witnessing my process unfolding just as it needed to. Around noon, I insisted on getting into the tub, and from there things really shifted. I no longer felt contractions, instead I felt the expanding of my hips and tension shooting through the front of my legs. I could feel Lou’s head pushing against my tailbone. I wanted someone to just break my tailbone off to put a stop to it. I howled with each contraction. There was no hypnobirth, no orgasmic birth – just roaring and profanities contrasted against the Vedic chants playing in the background. The perfect encapsulation of birth if you ask me: a beautiful spiritual journey and a real bitch. Johnathan stayed at my side,steady as a rock. (Even when I bit through his skin 😳). What grounded me the most and got me through was my connection with Lou. After screaming in agony I would talk to her and tell her that it was all ok and how proud I was of her. I knew she was going through it and working hard with me and for that, I was grateful. We were all alone and in it together at the same time. So much doubt came up in me. I forgot everything I knew and believed about birth. Although I could feel with my fingers that Lou was close, I was convinced it just wouldn’t work. I was at my edge. In retrospect I was pushing but I had no idea. My body had taken over.
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Caption : Part 3 of 4: Our Birth Story A couple hours later I got into the shower. Intensity was building but I was still coping ok. I have very little recollection of what happened in this phase. Much like a fever dream, I would flow in and out consciousness or as @lbreggy says, “I left my body to get my baby”. There was no talk of time, no timing of contractions, NO cervical exam. Just patience. Just trust. Our midwife and Johnathan steadily and quietly witnessing my process unfolding just as it needed to. Around noon, I insisted on getting into the tub, and from there things really shifted. I no longer felt contractions, instead I felt the expanding of my hips and tension shooting through the front of my legs. I could feel Lou’s head pushing against my tailbone. I wanted someone to just break my tailbone off to put a stop to it. I howled with each contraction. There was no hypnobirth, no orgasmic birth – just roaring and profanities contrasted against the Vedic chants playing in the background. The perfect encapsulation of birth if you ask me: a beautiful spiritual journey and a real bitch. Johnathan stayed at my side,steady as a rock. (Even when I bit through his skin 😳). What grounded me the most and got me through was my connection with Lou. After screaming in agony I would talk to her and tell her that it was all ok and how proud I was of her. I knew she was going through it and working hard with me and for that, I was grateful. We were all alone and in it together at the same time. So much doubt came up in me. I forgot everything I knew and believed about birth. Although I could feel with my fingers that Lou was close, I was convinced it just wouldn’t work. I was at my edge. In retrospect I was pushing but I had no idea. My body had taken over.
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Caption : Overjoyed and full of gratitude that this soul chose to join us and receive all the love we have to give. 👼🏼
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Caption : A few weeks ago a client of mine called me at 36 weeks to tell me her baby was breech. She was planning a home birth with an autonomous midwife who had a great deal of experience and trust in supporting breech delivery. We talked through all of her options and she said “I feel good going forward with my plan to birth at home. I trust my baby’s wisdom, my body and I feel well supported by my birth team” In most states licensed midwives are not legally permitted to support breech delivery. Breech delivery is no longer taught in medical school so most OBs refuse to assist in breech delivery making cesarian delivery prior to the onset of labor the default “option” for most women. For this reason, when babies present breech in the final weeks of pregnancy it can result in a great deal of stress for the mother birthing within a system who won’t support her wishes. Those final sacred weeks of pregnancy are spent attempting to spin her baby through a number of interventions and routines. Sometimes successful, sometimes not. Last week when my client went into labor she was ready to birth her baby however he presented himself. There was zero stress or expectation placed onto her or her baby, just trust. To our surprise his head emerged first. He flipped in labor! I share this as a reminder not to mistake your providers limitations as your limitations. 🙏🏼🤍 Photo via @lindseymeehleis @indiebirth
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Caption : A few weeks ago a client of mine called me at 36 weeks to tell me her baby was breech. She was planning a home birth with an autonomous midwife who had a great deal of experience and trust in supporting breech delivery. We talked through all of her options and she said “I feel good going forward with my plan to birth at home. I trust my baby’s wisdom, my body and I feel well supported by my birth team” In most states licensed midwives are not legally permitted to support breech delivery. Breech delivery is no longer taught in medical school so most OBs refuse to assist in breech delivery making cesarian delivery prior to the onset of labor the default “option” for most women. For this reason, when babies present breech in the final weeks of pregnancy it can result in a great deal of stress for the mother birthing within a system who won’t support her wishes. Those final sacred weeks of pregnancy are spent attempting to spin her baby through a number of interventions and routines. Sometimes successful, sometimes not. Last week when my client went into labor she was ready to birth her baby however he presented himself. There was zero stress or expectation placed onto her or her baby, just trust. To our surprise his head emerged first. He flipped in labor! I share this as a reminder not to mistake your providers limitations as your limitations. 🙏🏼🤍 Photo via @lindseymeehleis @indiebirth
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Caption : Ringing in 30🥂💍✨ My twenties brought me the greatest blessings. Meeting my soul mate, becoming a mama, finding our home and getting to live each day doing work that fills my heart with so much joy and purpose. Johnathan and I met when I was 22 years old and has been my anchor through every wave and well of inspiration and presence that has made my life a waking dream. The day before my 30th birthday he took me to the train station of our charming little town and proposed. I’m still in shock that he was able to surprise me. No one can surprise me! (I was wearing Birkenstocks with socks for fuck’s sake!) I had already decided he had no choice but to spend the rest of his life with me but now it’s official and I can’t wait to celebrate our love and all that we’ve built together. Right before we left the house Lou pointed to my bare finger and said, “RING”. She almost blew his cover but I take it she approves that mom and dad are getting hitched.
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Caption : Ringing in 30🥂💍✨ My twenties brought me the greatest blessings. Meeting my soul mate, becoming a mama, finding our home and getting to live each day doing work that fills my heart with so much joy and purpose. Johnathan and I met when I was 22 years old and has been my anchor through every wave and well of inspiration and presence that has made my life a waking dream. The day before my 30th birthday he took me to the train station of our charming little town and proposed. I’m still in shock that he was able to surprise me. No one can surprise me! (I was wearing Birkenstocks with socks for fuck’s sake!) I had already decided he had no choice but to spend the rest of his life with me but now it’s official and I can’t wait to celebrate our love and all that we’ve built together. Right before we left the house Lou pointed to my bare finger and said, “RING”. She almost blew his cover but I take it she approves that mom and dad are getting hitched.
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Caption : Part 1 of 4: Our Birth Story One of the first things that I tell my clients is forget your due date, don’t tell people your due date, babies come on their own time and putting a date to it is only going to get in your (and your loved ones) head creating unnecessary expectation or even unnecessary intervention. Surrender to the mystery of their arrival time! Well my due date happened to be my 29th birthday and of course I didn’t take my own advice. I was so excited by this sweet coincidence that I looked forward to my birthday in an entirely new way. I was born two weeks “late” and I know that the attachment to an estimated date ultimately contributed to the way that I myself was born. Letting go of the expectation around time was part of processing my own entry to this world in prepare for giving birth. Although I loved being pregnant and felt physically very comfortable, patience was not easy for me. When my birthday came and went, I like so many before me wondered if I’d ever go into labor. Like standing on the edge of cliff I so badly wanted to jump because I knew that there was no turning back and diving in seemed far easier than sitting with all the big feelings of anticipation. I chose to give birth in an environment that would not impose a deadline or expiration date on my pregnancy with a midwife that would support us on our own time. Letting Lou choose her arrival time important to me especially knowing that the hormones of labor are initiated by the baby. A few days after my birthday I made an effort to stop moping around the house impatiently. My girls @beaitch and @maggierogers made me killer playlists to lift my spirits and dance to on the treadmill. (I walked at least a mile every day in the 3rd trimester but on this day I put some pep in my step). I took photos of my belly not knowing this would be the last photo before my water broke. That evening I read @kat.villain Wild Rhythms and had ox tail for dinner before getting ready to watch White Lotus. At 8pm sharp we were sitting on the couch cuddling with our pup Paulie when I felt a pop followed by a gush…
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : I recently asked my 93 year old grandmother if she breastfed my mother or if her mother breastfed her. “Oh heavens no” she said “ I didn’t know any mothers who breastfed and if they were they certainly weren’t talking about it or doing it in public!” Predatory formula marketing has a long dark history (not just in the US) and these corporations are still hard at work convincing mothers that formula is the quick fix solution to their troubles. Influencers and celebrities are making money off of our breastfeeding challenges and it’s no secret that we live in a society that puts profit before people. Although the WHO recommends breastfeeding until two years of age and beyond, a majority of babies don’t get breastmilk past six months. This is a reflection of a culture that is failing mothers. When people say ‘breast is best’ it DOES NOT mean that breastfeeding mothers are superior. It simply means that breastmilk is the most nutritious substance you can give your baby. There’s an entire industry built on the propagation of the false equivalency that formula yields the same benefits as breastmilk. Every mother deserves to be informed. World Breastfeeding Week is dedicated to doing just that! 💦 Drop your breastfeeding questions below I’d love to support you however I can. P.s. I highly recommend the film The Milky Way for anyone wanting to learn more about this topic and the wonders of mothers milk.
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Caption : It’s Labor Day! Here’s a photo of me the day I went into labor. I was 40 weeks + 2 days along, feeling ready and impatient AF! Little did I know that I’d be in labor within a matter of hours and holding my girl in my arms by sundown the next day. Expecting mamas who are eager to get labor started often ask what they can do to “naturally” get things going at home. Sure, there’s a laundry list of things one can try, but I’d invite you to ask yourself: Why the rush? Where is this pressure coming from? What might you gain from letting things unfold and trusting that your baby will let you know when he or she is ready? Many people don’t realize that the hormones that start labor are actually initiated by a protein released by the baby when ready for life outside the womb. Straddling the space between two worlds is not always easy but it is an opportunity to sink deeper into the trust and patience we draw upon for birth and parenthood.
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Caption : When Lou was born a friend of ours said to us, “the trippy thing about having kids is that soon, you won’t be able to remember a time before she was here.” He was right, six months later and feels like a lifetime. Perhaps it’s because she’s always been with us.
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Caption : Lighting the candles on the first night of Chanukah and thinking of my grandma Edith who escaped nazi Germany at 16 years old. She sculpted this menorah that I grew up with and one day it will be Lou’s. 🕯
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Caption : 100 Days Of Lou ✨ In the Chinese tradition, one hundred days earth-side calls for a big celebration. It also happens to fall on the week anniversary of conception. Although it’s not often acknowledged, I believe motherhood begins in pregnancy. Our bodies instinctively nourishing and working hard every day to transform a poppy sized embryo into a big-little human. It’s so much growing in just one year! Pregnancy is an especially potent chapter of motherhood because it’s when we’re most connected to the aspect of mothering that requires no thought or action. Just as a a tree knows how to grow leaves and the sun knows how to set. This innate mothering begins before we even “know.” When a newborn crosses the threshold, your role as a mother evolves, but these powerful innate qualities remain. Your body is still the perfect source of nourishment. We may greet our babies at birth and finally get to lay eyes on their sweet faces but our union begins long before that special day. Anyone else feel like they’ve known their babes longer than the days, months, years they’ve been earth-side?
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Caption : Part 4 of 4: Our Birth Story After a couple hours in the tub, the water was no longer serving me and I wanted OUT. I crawled into bed and draped myself over Johnathan’s shoulders. For the next hour my body moved instinctively to make way for Lou. I got onto all fours with my right leg bent up by my right hand. Johnathan placed his hands below her emerging head ready to catch. (I made him watch a million @indiebirth birth videos in pregnancy). Once her head was out, she took her first breath and cleared her lungs with a cry. With the next wave she emerged into her father’s hands and was passed under my legs up to me. She was born at 3:50pm. Although we waited to find out, I had a strong feeling she was a girl my entire pregnancy (I even filled her closet with my childhood dresses). “It’s her!”, we said laughing. I knew all along! Paulie, who had been under the bed, popped up in celebration, doing laps around the room. Just like our labor, the sacred moments following her birth were completely undisturbed. We let the physiological process unfold as we had through pregnancy and labor. The bliss I had been waiting for arrived and we were soaring with oxytocin. Nobody violently “stimulated” her, suctioned her or touched her at all besides the two of us. Nobody “massaged” my uterus, nobody cut her cord or tugged at the placenta. These were things I’ve seen done unnecessarily and without consent far too often and it broke my heart every time. After an hour of cuddling, Johnathan cut the cord. I still had to birth the placenta and I was nervous. This was the final stage of birth that needed to happen safely. My midwife intuited that I was on edge about it and resisting any support in guiding it out. She asked if I wanted to squat in the shower to birth my placenta alone. She placed a bowl between my legs and I spoke to the placenta, thanking it for taking such good care of Lou, for being the source of her nourishment and protection. I told my placenta that its work was done and I guided it out with ease. We fell asleep in each other’s arms just as the sun set over the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Caption : Cuddles with my babies🌷on the Loula @sixpennyhome sofa in lightweight linen. 📽 Photos by @krowkaphotography 🌞Bonnet crocheted by yours truly
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Caption : Cuddles with my babies🌷on the Loula @sixpennyhome sofa in lightweight linen. 📽 Photos by @krowkaphotography 🌞Bonnet crocheted by yours truly
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Caption : Cuddles with my babies🌷on the Loula @sixpennyhome sofa in lightweight linen. 📽 Photos by @krowkaphotography 🌞Bonnet crocheted by yours truly
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Caption : 14 Months of Breastfeeding (and counting) 🥛 We’re told it’s hard or we’re told it’s a breeze but for most its an experience somewhere in-between. We’re told that everything is supposed to be easy for it to be right but I don’t believe that to be true. It you’re a new mama in those early days of painful latching and engorge breasts, or a seasoned pro feeling hungry/ thirsty and tired from constant night feeds (🙋🏼♀️), if your baby is teething and biting your nipple or your battling mastitis or pumping at your office desk or trying to night wean a toddler, I see you. You’re not alone. Hang in there. For all the mamas anticipating their future breastfeeding journey I want you to make space for all of it. The highs and the lows. Breastfeeding takes patience, it requires commitment and it’s so worth it. I know that one day Lou will no longer want to crawl into my lap for milky and it will be bittersweet for both of us. Until then, I am savoring every moment and feeling grateful for this gift my body gives her and that she gives me. These bright blue eyes staring up at me is the greatest feeling in the world.
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Caption : “You’ll never sleep again.” “Say goodbye to your freedom.” “It’s exhausting.” Who else had doom and gloom projected onto them during their pregnancy? I’ll never forget the people who said things like: “Your life is about to get so much more fun,” “Just you wait, every day is even sweeter than the next.” It felt so good to hear these messages, and these parents unknowingly taught me the most valuable lesson of parenthood: you get to co-create the experience you want to have and the energy that surrounds your family. Perspective is a choice. Perspective is everything. There’s been a video circulating IG attempting to normalize “hating motherhood” and I just don’t know how helpful that mindset really is? Besides, is it mothering you “hate” or is it the lack of support and appreciation our society gives mothers? If you know me, or have worked with me you know I like to keep it real and allow space for all the feelings to be felt. Some days are really hard and when we share our challenges we can feel less alone. However, if we choose to see ourselves as victims of this experience, then our perception becomes reality. What if we were to normalize motherhood as an absolute joy, a privilege and the greatest spiritual act of service?
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Caption : Bedsharing ✨Been getting lots of questions on here about co-sleeping/ bedsharing. I slept in my parents bed for many years as a child. Since the AAP (American Acadamy of Pediatrics) condemn bedsharing, many see it as dangerous and taboo, but for me it’s a familiar and beautiful part of life that I’m so passionate about. People used to tell my parents all the reasons why they should put us in our own beds but my grandmother would say in her loving way, “there will come a day when your babies no longer want to sleep in your bed. So just enjoy it while you can.” She was right. It wasn’t forever. We eventually slept in our own beds and now I live across the country from my parents and am writing this from the bed I share with my baby. Everything has its season. Aside from the fact that I loveeeeee cuddling with Lou through the night, I choose to bed share because 1) it allows us to get more sleep knowing she is safe in my arms and I don’t have to ever get out of bed to tend to her 2) allows me to breastfeed her in my sleep safely which promotes milk supply * falling asleep with baby in rocking chair/ couch is not safe* 3) It has well documented biological benefits. Every family and baby is unique, so I recognize that bed sharing might not be the best or safest option for everyone, but to tell all parents that it’s unsafe is just not true and creates unnecessary shame in mothers and keeps keeps parents from helpful resources. Show me an animal in the wild who sleeps in a separate cave or den away from their babies. It’s a normal part of parenting! Don’t let anyone scare you away from mothering with your intuition! As a new mom, of course I’ve had my tired days but overall I feel so much more rested than I ever expected and I know that because I am bedsharing. I highly recommend both parents read the book Safe Infant Sleep (second slide). This data driven book sheds light on the many benefits of bed sharing and answers all of your questions about doing it safely. Mamas, I would love to hear about your experience. Share in the comments below so new and expecting parents can learn from you 👇🏽
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Caption : Bedsharing ✨Been getting lots of questions on here about co-sleeping/ bedsharing. I slept in my parents bed for many years as a child. Since the AAP (American Acadamy of Pediatrics) condemn bedsharing, many see it as dangerous and taboo, but for me it’s a familiar and beautiful part of life that I’m so passionate about. People used to tell my parents all the reasons why they should put us in our own beds but my grandmother would say in her loving way, “there will come a day when your babies no longer want to sleep in your bed. So just enjoy it while you can.” She was right. It wasn’t forever. We eventually slept in our own beds and now I live across the country from my parents and am writing this from the bed I share with my baby. Everything has its season. Aside from the fact that I loveeeeee cuddling with Lou through the night, I choose to bed share because 1) it allows us to get more sleep knowing she is safe in my arms and I don’t have to ever get out of bed to tend to her 2) allows me to breastfeed her in my sleep safely which promotes milk supply * falling asleep with baby in rocking chair/ couch is not safe* 3) It has well documented biological benefits. Every family and baby is unique, so I recognize that bed sharing might not be the best or safest option for everyone, but to tell all parents that it’s unsafe is just not true and creates unnecessary shame in mothers and keeps keeps parents from helpful resources. Show me an animal in the wild who sleeps in a separate cave or den away from their babies. It’s a normal part of parenting! Don’t let anyone scare you away from mothering with your intuition! As a new mom, of course I’ve had my tired days but overall I feel so much more rested than I ever expected and I know that because I am bedsharing. I highly recommend both parents read the book Safe Infant Sleep (second slide). This data driven book sheds light on the many benefits of bed sharing and answers all of your questions about doing it safely. Mamas, I would love to hear about your experience. Share in the comments below so new and expecting parents can learn from you 👇🏽
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Caption : Walking alongside hundreds of women on their journeys to motherhood has been the greatest preparation for my own pregnancy – which has been blissful beyond my expectations. Each and every mother and baby I’ve had the privilege of supporting has given me the greatest gift and has taught me more than they may realize. I always say, the more births you attend the less you know about birth but the more trust you have in it. Every single birth and pregnancy is unique, like the life that comes from it. Each one serves as a reminder that this process is not a formula or a textbook. By design, it is intended to challenge the hyper analytical human mind that just wants “answers.” It is a spiritual path. One that requires tremendous trust and surrender no matter which way you do it. Thank you to all my doula mama sisters for showing me the way and showing me what strength is. I’ll be hosting one last Growing Together Circle (for now) in July before taking some time off. Link in bio to join. 🌱
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Caption : Walking alongside hundreds of women on their journeys to motherhood has been the greatest preparation for my own pregnancy – which has been blissful beyond my expectations. Each and every mother and baby I’ve had the privilege of supporting has given me the greatest gift and has taught me more than they may realize. I always say, the more births you attend the less you know about birth but the more trust you have in it. Every single birth and pregnancy is unique, like the life that comes from it. Each one serves as a reminder that this process is not a formula or a textbook. By design, it is intended to challenge the hyper analytical human mind that just wants “answers.” It is a spiritual path. One that requires tremendous trust and surrender no matter which way you do it. Thank you to all my doula mama sisters for showing me the way and showing me what strength is. I’ll be hosting one last Growing Together Circle (for now) in July before taking some time off. Link in bio to join. 🌱
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Caption : Soaking up every second of this sacred time with my loves in our nest above the clouds.
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Caption : Soaking up every second of this sacred time with my loves in our nest above the clouds.
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Caption : Soaking up every second of this sacred time with my loves in our nest above the clouds.
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Caption : Soaking up every second of this sacred time with my loves in our nest above the clouds.
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Caption : Every parent knows the power of the “redirect” when their child is on the verge of a meltdown. But we often forget that the wisdom of the redirect is equally valuable for us as adults and a tool we can all benefit from when things get tough. Our children’s nervous systems depends on us. We can not expect them to find their center when we are not rooted in ours. In a recent post I wrote about the mindset we bring to parenthood and how we can choose to approach the experience. It can be easier said than done. These are some of the ways I redirect my mood: ✨ Living room dance party (Lou loves this one) ✨ Getting in nature or just stepping outside for fresh air. ✨ Getting together with girlfriends. This one really makes a world of a difference for me. Parenting in community is how it’s meant to be. ✨ Getting out of the house to change things up. ✨ Dropping my expectations and obligations for the day and accept that productivity looks very different these days. ✨ Physical activity that gets my heart rate up ✨ Eye gazing with my babe and making her laugh ✨ A warm bath with @candthemoon scrub down and glow oil massage. ✨ Leaning on my partner to help me co-regulate ✨ @thefullestco saffron latte What’s your go-to mama redirect?
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Caption : ✨ Normalizing Homebirth ✨ Wrote a piece for @thefullestco about the history, misconceptions, politics and safety of homebirth! Check it out on their site. Photo by me @ccmeyer of the majestic @rosekane
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Caption : Four months of magic with our Blue Ridge baby 💫
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Caption : Posted from @annecfidler “Yesterday my darling friend was laboring all day to bring in her second baby. All day I was so….. jealous. The portal that is birth is the most profound teaching I have ever received, and I wish every day I could do it again and again and again. To the female body: to those who can grow and expand in order to contain more, to those who sweat and bleed and cry out, only to crack open to welcome new life, to those who dance in the alchemy of science, nature, God, and death, to those who have closed again like a flower, to heal and return to the self, to those who feel at odds with their own fertility, who struggle through disappointment when they know in their guts they were made to do this: I bow to you. I celebrate you. The moment you realize how powerful we are is the moment you understand why they’ve told us otherwise for so long. 🌍 🌺 📸 by @ccmeyer
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Caption : Posted from @annecfidler “Yesterday my darling friend was laboring all day to bring in her second baby. All day I was so….. jealous. The portal that is birth is the most profound teaching I have ever received, and I wish every day I could do it again and again and again. To the female body: to those who can grow and expand in order to contain more, to those who sweat and bleed and cry out, only to crack open to welcome new life, to those who dance in the alchemy of science, nature, God, and death, to those who have closed again like a flower, to heal and return to the self, to those who feel at odds with their own fertility, who struggle through disappointment when they know in their guts they were made to do this: I bow to you. I celebrate you. The moment you realize how powerful we are is the moment you understand why they’ve told us otherwise for so long. 🌍 🌺 📸 by @ccmeyer
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Caption : Posted from @annecfidler “Yesterday my darling friend was laboring all day to bring in her second baby. All day I was so….. jealous. The portal that is birth is the most profound teaching I have ever received, and I wish every day I could do it again and again and again. To the female body: to those who can grow and expand in order to contain more, to those who sweat and bleed and cry out, only to crack open to welcome new life, to those who dance in the alchemy of science, nature, God, and death, to those who have closed again like a flower, to heal and return to the self, to those who feel at odds with their own fertility, who struggle through disappointment when they know in their guts they were made to do this: I bow to you. I celebrate you. The moment you realize how powerful we are is the moment you understand why they’ve told us otherwise for so long. 🌍 🌺 📸 by @ccmeyer
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