
What's it like to stop shampooing postpartum, week 1
I tried going no-shampoo (or no 'poo, as it's called) once before. Several weeks before my second baby, I was put off work due to...

11 tips for a healthy pregnancy diet
During my first pregnacy, I remember getting the advice to not diet while pregnent. Since I found overcoming my cravings more difficult...

New mom worry: is my breastfed baby getting enough milk?
How do I know if my baby is getting enough to eat? This is a common concern for breastfeeding mothers, and mothers in genneral. Breasts...


The truth about labor pains
The pains associated with labor are unique and personal, and not every woman experiances them in the same way. Everyone reacts...

Why I don't use contraceptives
With the high rates of use of hormonal contraceptives, my choice to avoid them may seem odd, old-fashioned, or radical. Having considered...


It's not easy...
As a parent, I try to do what is best for the earth. Because my kids will need to live here long after I'm gone. That being said, I'm not...