The title above will make sense to you when you listen to the episode - this episode is covering an unmedicated birth experience with an OB. Kirsten talks about her experiences as a military wife; IUGR, what it means, and how it was managed; gestational diabetes; and more. *Disclaimer: This blog is intended for informational... Continue Reading →
My obstetrical care during pregnancy was provided by a team of midwives. I loved it - my experience was, from start to finish, nothing short of amazing. My birth didn't go as I imagined but my care team (and my husband, of course) made it an excellent experience anyways. Now, before I get into why... Continue Reading →
Wait isn't this a women's health blog? Why are you talking about IBS? Well - IBS is more common in the female population than the male population. Some evidence suggests it may be related to the menstrual cycle and hormones in women. So - despite the fact that it doesn't sound like a women's health... Continue Reading →
If you listen to my podcast, you'll know my most recent guest was Mariana, a doula who works in Louisiana. She talked a lot about the role and responsibilities of a doula, and how they can help support you before, during, and after labour. I recommend giving that a listen (to hear about the doula... Continue Reading →
I remember hearing the typical things about what happens after you have the baby - "it's hard to lose the weight", "your boobs never look the same after breastfeeding" (which, I actually talked a bit about in my last post in the breastfeeding myth series I just finished up), "you're tired all the time". Yada,... Continue Reading →
After having a baby, you're in many ways, in a new body. The body you have before baby is yours. The body you have during pregnancy is shared. So, the body you have after is in many ways "new". Reborn. At the very least - different than before. I was very scared, much before I... Continue Reading →
Since my Birth Story vlog was so popular, I had some requests for a video about my postpartum experience. You ask and you shall receive! Please find the video below. I have also linked several items I discussed in the video in this post and a few I didn't get a chance to mention that... Continue Reading →
If you've come here, you're probably somewhat aware of why I made this blog. I am an avid twitter user, primarily in #NurseTwitter and #MedTwitter. Maggie, my 7 week old daughter, is the *official* baby of Nurse Twitter (just kidding, sort of). More recently, I also am involved in 'mom twitter', which is part of... Continue Reading →
