Holistic Pregnancy Guide
Birth Safety Research at the bottom of this blog.
Pregnancy is such a beautiful season! It's full of new growth for mom & baby, strengthening, preparing, & so much refining! Take this time to draw inward. Listen to your mind, baby, & body- do what they are asking of you.
Rest, nourish yourself, protect your peace & space, reflect & process your past & current emotions, & get ready to fall so in love with a tiny human.
This season is going to stretch you so so much- it's in preparation for birth & then motherhood, so though it may be hard, don't resist it. In preparation for your birth you need to learn to surrender your control to God & bring full peace into your mind & body. This doesn't happen overnight so start now.
Birth is not something to fear.
It is perfectly designed into a woman.
A natural birth is an opportunity for a woman to use both incredible strength & surrender to bring her child into the world.
She uses the power of the voice of her body & baby to guide her through the process.
Trusting that her body knows how to do this & her baby knows what it needs, even if she doesn’t.
Her only job is to gather all her strength to surrender to the beautiful process.
My Pregnancy must have’s:
Books to read (Nurture, Gentle Birth Gentle Mothering, Childbirth Without Fear, The First 40 Days, & Holy Labor)
Claraderm Spray; use this daily to prepare your lady parts starting at 36 weeks)
Progessance Plus serum (use till 12ish weeks for healthy progesterone levels)
Moon Womb pillow for better sleep & nursing
Oils for sleep: Lavender, Peace & Calming, Stress Away, Dream Catcher, & Frankincense
Oils for back/muscle pain or tension: Deep Relief, Valor, & Peppermint
Prenatals are not a “one size fits all”, so you need to address what your body needs. I recommend taking Ningxia Red, Super B, Mineral Essence, & OmegaGize
Take daily 2-6 daily Beef Liver use code LILYEIDE10 to save
For heartburn: Digize oil rubbed on your stomach and raw milk
For morning sickness, make sure you're getting the above supplements in for nourishment. Things that also may help (Peppermint*, JuvaFlex*, Digize*, Alkalime*)
For stretch marks (10 drops each Lavender*, Frankincense*, & Copiaba* oils mixed with 1/2c coconut oil)
Being a parent is making decisions for your child's health. Many of these choices are things you can’t take back- so I encourage you to do your own research & make your decisions carefully, with confidence & without fear.
Decisions to Make/Things to Research:
OB, Midwife, Birth Center, Home Birth, Free Birth
Ultrasounds
GBS testing & antibiotics
Eye ointment
Birth classes
Delayed cord clamping
Vaccines (all of them. The book Dissolving Illusions is a great resource.)
Vit K shot
Circumcision
Induction
Pitocin
IV fluids
Epidural
Cervical checks
Continuous fetal monitoring
Episiotomy/tears/stitching
Cascade of interventions
Skin to skin
Breastfeeding/Formula
The 5-5-5 rule
Postpartum rest
Cosleeping
This is not a full list, but the basics. Yes, I know it can be overwhelming but this is a part of your parenthood- making decisions for your child. This book is an incredible resource for some of these topics. The Natural Minded Mamma has a great list you should read. By the time you deliver, you should have a decision made on each of these things.
Things to prepare your body for birth:
Yoga or some form of daily stretching
Pelvic opening movements with a oga ball
Make sure you are staying well-hydrated
Eat dates
Make sure you are consuming a salt & mineral-rich diet. Read this guide to learn more about minerals.
Claraderm spray* every time you pee sprayed on your lady parts 35 weeks till delivery
Gentle Birth tincture 3x a day 35 weeks till birth
Daily movement (walks, hike, biking, whatever you like to do)
Take the "prenatal" I talked about above, especially Beef Liver & Ningxia Red
Consume plenty of protein & whole foods If budget or time is a struggle, try just prioritizing high-quality protein. You can buy meat locally (the best option), or I also love Butcher Box, they have high-quality, organic grass-fed meat & seafood at an affordable price.
Journal, process, feel (don't hold things in, now is the time for your emotions to run deep & for you to feel & heal them in preparation for birth & motherhood)
Minimize sugar & processed foods
Minimize toxins in your personal care, cleaning, & food products
Get intentional about nourishment- the Brewer Diet is a great resource.
I am a firm believer that pregnancy is the season of preparing for birth & postpartum. So you can go find my postpartum blog to read that- but here are some of my thoughts on birth.
Birth is not a medical event!!
Women’s bodies were designed perfectly by God to grow, deliver & nourish our babies.
When you lean into trusting & strengthening the trust you have & power in your own body…
You will find yourself giving birth to the mother of your dreams.
We were made for a birth like this.
Without unnecessary interventions. Without extra noise or people. Without panic or fear.
In the comfort of your own home. Surrounded by the people who support & make you feel safe.
Empowered to deliver your child & encouraged to listen to your baby & body to tell you exactly how to do it.
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Is home birth SAFE?
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6314326/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4720867/
Https://www.bellybelly.comau/birth/undisturbed-labor/
Planned home birth: benefits, risks, and opportunities https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25914559/
Is homebirth safe? Article https://www.sarawickham.com/research-updates/is_home_birth_safe/
This whole podcast show https://open.spotify.com/show/5IYrdNqDATUbK7FDAk2EKc?si=e998ecd8fdc0437b
Is homebirth safe? Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/3C5dy23zhKWvKR5RCFVAwe?si=c1eb787963a148f8