Postpartum Self-Care Essentials: A Guide for New Moms
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Welcoming a new life into the world is a moment of immense joy and transformation, but it also marks the beginning of a crucial phase in...
Amy Olson
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Centering Mothers with Support, Community, and Wisdom
This is a great episode about the empowerment found in natural birth! The US, known for medical progress, is facing higher maternal...
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Amy Olson
Sep 17, 20201 min read
Joy in Birth
No matter what your past birth experiences have been, you can find joy in birth. With a thoughtful, loving and inspired midwife, you can...
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Amy Olson
Mar 27, 20200 min read
Is Home Birth/Birth Center Birth Safe?
Amy briefly explains what a licensed midwife brings to a home birth.
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Amy Olson
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Home Birth & Birth Center is a Safe Option
With the "abundant caution" taken in all of our lives to avoid the spread of this very contagious Corona Virus-- know that you have many...
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Amy Olson
Mar 14, 20203 min read
COVID-19: What Is It, How is It Spread, and What are the Symptoms?
From https://avivaromm.com/covid19-etiology-epidemiology/ Coronavirus is a family of viruses associated with a wide variety of...
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Amy Olson
Mar 14, 20201 min read
COVID-19, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: What We Know is Reassuring
From: https://avivaromm.com/covid-19-pregnancy-breastfeeding/ During pregnancy we’re fiercely protective of our health and feel...
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Amy Olson
Mar 13, 20204 min read
Insomnia During Pregnancy
It isn't uncommon to have a hard time sleeping during your pregnancy. No matter the trimester, there are many reasons to miss sleep. The...
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Amy Olson
Feb 29, 20205 min read
Twins- safely born naturally!
This is a beautiful birth story of how twins can be born naturally and safely. This mom was a client of mine at the very beginning of her...
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Amy Olson
Feb 26, 20201 min read
What to eat during pregnancy?
Nutrition during pregnancy is so important. As a midwife, my hope is to meet clients where they are and help them make a few better...
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Amy Olson
Feb 12, 20201 min read
Straight From the Heart of Mothering
by Robin Lim From Midwifery Today, Issue 49, Spring 1999 “A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on.” — Carl Sandburg I wish I...
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Amy Olson
Feb 11, 20202 min read
Breast milk and colostrum are the best foods for newborns and infants, providing essential nutrients
Breast milk and colostrum are the best foods for newborns and infants, providing essential nutrients for the growth and development of...
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Amy Olson
Feb 8, 20206 min read
Unexplained Fatigue: Has Your Get Up and Go Got Up and Gone?
As mothers, we know what fatigue is! This article explains about some nutrition and tips and tricks to help! repost from:...
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Amy Olson
Feb 6, 20201 min read
What if my baby isn’t breathing?
New studies show about about 10% of babies need help transitioning after birth. This little one just needed help moving the amniotic...
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Amy Olson
Jan 13, 20203 min read
How do I heal from a tear?
I found this article from BabyCenter.com to be helpful but also disturbing- it stated that 1 out of 10 women need and episiotomy - in my...
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Amy Olson
Jan 11, 20202 min read
Nose Bleeds in Pregnancy?
Here’s a good resource about nose bleeds in pregnancy. I've also found that taking cayenne capsules, or a tincture, morning and night...
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Amy Olson
Jan 8, 20201 min read
Fast Births- a blessing?
Having had a fast birth myself- (and long births too) I can absolutely relate to the exhilaration and fear that comes with realizing the...
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Amy Olson
Dec 31, 20192 min read
What prenatal vitamins should I take?
Take a walk through your local pharmacy, and you will find rack-upon-rack of low priced, pretty labeled, and highly ineffective...
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