I couldn't agree more! And I will be heading to those other articles you mentioned as well. How can the medical field possibly deny birth or breastfeedibg as natural? The thought is comepletely ludacris!
I originally had planned a homebirth with midwives but was transferred to ab OB because twins were out of their scope of practice. I insisted on a natural, unmedicated birth in the hospital. We were bullied by ananaesthetist, and fired a nurse. I did end up taking blood pressure medication because of a stroke risk but otherwise had an unmedicated birth. We signed several waivers declining procedures for our children and almost checked out against medical advice. I really should share my birth story one day.
Breast feeding has been a huge challenge for us. We have work through tounge ties, bad latches, low supply, blebs, and clogged ducts but I keep perservering because I know how beneficial breastmilk is for my babies. I could probably write a novel!
Anyway, thanks for sharing. -Aimee
you should definitely share your birth story, I would live to hear it and hats off to you with breastfeeding, it can be tough. I've breastfed all mine, still doing it with my youngest. Thanks so much for your support Aimee xx and yes you should write a book xx
I feel as though I need to gather more information on homeopathy and herbalism; how they work and what's available. I am wondering if you can share any references for me. -A
For homeopathy I would recommend getting books by Miranda Castro, she has an amazing mother and baby book and then The Complete Homeopathy Handbook, these are great.
I'm a big fan of Susan Weed for herbal medicine, she has done some really good books for women on the different stages we have in life and then there is Matthew Wood and
The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants and Herbal Healing for women by Rosemary Gladstar. There are so many, a reference book for medicinal herbs your area is a great start because the land we live in provides so much for us, especially if you pee outside, in that way you are communicating with the land about what your body needs and you will find it growing around you. I love the spring time because there is an abundance of nettles, clevers and chickweed. As a breast feeding mum I would recommend drinking nettle tea for sure.
Let me know if I can help further xx My friend who is an awesome herbalist just joined steemit @phytosophia x
@trucklife-family: Susan Weed is that the same that calls herself SunSun Weed? I love her stuff.
oh I don't know just know her as susan x
I was wrong, it's Susun Weed...is it this one? @trucklife-family http://www.susunweed.com/SusunWeed.htm
thats the very one xx
Thank you so much! I love that the herbal medicine authors have earthy names: Weed and Wood. 😃 I never thought about communicating with the land by peeing outside but it kind makes sense; how intuitive of a concept. I will look into the nettle tea too. We have a great health food store with lots of earthy teas near by.
I will check out your friends blog right now! -Aimee