Postpartum Depression has only recently started garnering the proper attention it deserves. Now, after studying it, researchers are finding that mothers are not the only ones who suffer from it; dads get it too.
While women have a major hormonal fluctuation after giving birth, which frequently triggers the Baby Blues (moodiness, irritability, weepiness, anxiety), her […]

Practitioners
Why bother paying money to get certified in placenta encapsulation services?
“After all, the process is not rocket science.” and “It’s all over the internet! Why should I pay you for it?”
While placenta encapsulation, and utilizing the placenta for postpartum recovery is a beautiful thing to be shared, the process itself is something that must […]

Why pay more to have a PBi Placenta Encapsulation Specialist prepare your baby’s placenta for you when someone who is NOT certified can do it for $100 less? When deciding who to trust with your postpartum wellness, you have two choices:
a) A PBi-Trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist
~or~
b) A self-taught placenta encapsulator
Why choose a PBi Placenta […]

Teething can be a painful process for everyone involved; baby is irritable and in pain and Mom and Dad struggle with how to help. Teething starts between 4 and 7 months old, when the first baby teeth start to appear. By age 3, your child should have a full set of 20 baby teeth, which […]

Here’s a shocker: BPA (the chemical component found in plastics) has health risks! Researchers in Canada did testing on placental cells to find out if this chemical, commonly found in most Americans (including pregnant women), and discovered that it does have a detrimental effect on the placenta.
The most worrisome part of this research study […]

I just read a great article on the Postpartum Progress blog. She has put together a fabulous resource for women suffering from PPD.
I’m just going to summarize here, but please read the full article as she gives so much more information:

1. How long did you suffer from PPD before you reached out […]

Ginger Reduces Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Relieves Menstrual Pain
by Barbara Minton, Natural Health EditorSee all articles by this authorEmail this author
(NaturalNews) Ginger, that aromatic root that has livened up food for centuries, is a treasure chest of health benefits that keep bodies lively too. Recent research has found ginger to be effective […]

Dr. Weil recently posted about using placenta for postpartum recovery on his site, in response to the TIME magazine article on placenta encapsulation. He holds a rather dim view of its effectiveness - his main argument is that even if placenta does hold beneficial properties, they will be removed through the process that occurs to […]

This article emphasizes the importance of postnatal nutrition. I appreciate that he mentions the placenta as a source for replenishing what is lost during pregnancy. Use your placenta, mamas!

The Deep Need for a Comprehensive Postpartum Vitamin System for all Postpartum Women
by Dr. Dean Raffelock
Throughout the past 30 years in private practice, hundreds of women have […]

Aaron Bouren, Karen Fennell, Me, Scott Smith

I met Aaron Bouren at the Controversies in Childbirth conference, and I am still recovering. If you ever have the chance to meet this guy you will know what I’m talking about. Everything about Aaron is big - his six-foot-plus frame has to be huge to contain his passion, […]