Eating and drinking during labor is an important strategy for keeping up your strength. “Laborade” is any drink used during labor to replace electrolytes and provide hydration. There are many recipes to choose from, and most use common kitchen ingredients. Make up a few small batches during the last weeks of pregnancy and freeze them…
You can create a simple but meaningful keepsake for your baby with a photo mat, which can be found inexpensively at most craft stores. I placed one of our baby’s ultrasound images into an autograph mat, which is designed to hold a small photo (4×6) within a large frame (8×10.) This leaves extra mat space…
During labor it can be very meaningful for women to wear a piece of jewelery with special significance to them. This could be a beaded bracelet made at a blessingway, a family heirloom, or a gift from their partner. Whether purchased or handmade, this tangible reminder of love and support can be incredibly encouraging through…
As you try to stay busy during early labor or while older siblings are eagerly waiting, why not bake a Birth Day cake? Whether from a mix or scratch, baking and decorating can keep you occupied while working through those early contractions. For excited big siblings, a cake is also a great way to pass…
by Heidi Thaden-Pierce Reprinted with permission from her webpage. I didn’t try an herbal bath postpartum until our sixth baby and then I LOVED it. There are a variety of herbs that can be useful for postpartum healing, and if you bring your baby into the bath the herbs will also aid in the healing…
