Pregnancy & Natural Birth

Natural induction options, deciding on induction, and handling the disappointment when baby is late.  Answers to your question: “What should I do?  It’s my due date and still no baby.”…

Just because I don’t agree with epidurals, doesn’t mean I’m epidural shaming.  I’m not shaming you and I don’t really put the blame on you for doing what I believe to be…

4 things you need to know when baby is late.  Plus, 5 ways to cope with the disappointment of an overdue pregnancy. Here you are, past your due date.  Or…

5% of babies that arrived when she was due13 days past baby’s due date and induction wasn’t the answer.  Why?  Read on to find out why inducing could have been…

The thing about a pregnancy due date is it’s an estimation.  But, we tend to cling to those dates don’t we?  When a woman’s baby is late, these are some…

Over your pregnancy? Baby is late? Thinking of requesting induction of labor?  7 facts you need to know before asking to be induced. Your belly is so in the way.  You…

When you’re getting ready to have a baby, you have a lot on your mind.  Before you have your baby, there are so many things to do! One source of…

If you were to ask me “Hey Ivy, should my husband be my labor support?” I’d enthusiastically respond with a “Yes.” I can tell you without a doubt having my husband…

Having questions about your fertility?  Check out these tips on how to get pregnant naturally before resorting to seeking medical attention, including using the Stork OTC. I got off the…

Does your pregnant friend have a birth plan you don’t really get?  How to offer real support for a birth plan, even if you don’t understand it. When it comes…

4 things you know if you’re considering giving birth naturally.  Tips from a two time natural birth mama who never believed she couldn’t do it. I am passionate about natural,…

Trying to decide whether or not to take the epidural during labor? Please Don’t Take It!  This is what you should know about the risks of the epidural during labor.…

Being scared of labor actually makes the process worse.  Overcome your fear of childbirth with a few tips from a 2 time natural birth mama. It saddens infuriates me the way…

 I had always thought I’d be a mom and when the time came to start a family, I couldn’t have been more excited.  When I got pregnant the first time,…

Whether it’s your first or subsequent pregnancy, there are tons of things that you need to do to get ready for baby.  I’m sharing 8 smart ways expectant parents should…