Human placentophagy, or consumption of the placenta, is defined as, “The ingestion of a human placenta postpartum, at any time, by any person, either in raw or altered (e.g., cooked, dried, steeped in liquid) form.”
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The first few weeks after you find out you’re pregnant are a little surreal. Nothing really changed, even though you know there is a little life forming in your womb. For me, it was easy to forget I was...
I vividly remember the first months of motherhood being so lonely for me. My son was born in late December, my husband wasn't able to take any time off work, and I had no idea what I was doing...
Let me tell you about the time we took our newborn to the emergency room.
We had been home from the hospital for approximately 36 hours.
Our first night at home was long and dark, and when the sun finally came...
My journey to motherhood was never one I dreamed about as a little girl. I certainly never had the heart to become a stay-at-home mom, and I wasn't even sure I wanted children of my own. In fact, I was pretty immature and selfish...
Motherhood has ruined me.
I am officially wrecked from these children.
My hips will never again fit into a size 4. My chest has forever changed. My belly will always have a little bit of pudge and a whole lot of...
This featured post highlights local mama-owned business Serenity by Ashley -- specializing in Therapeutic and Pre/Post Natal Massage in Clive (IA).
We were so blessed to have Ashley at our Bloom New & Expecting Moms Event this fall! Numerous mamas got to take...
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I am only five months into this having two kids thing, but I have learned a lot in this short amount of time. If you remember, I wrote a post about preparing for number two, and here I am...
So your BFF is having a baby? Congratulations! But now, let's get down to business. You have a major responsibility as BFF, and that is to throw one amazing baby shower.
You've established a theme, planned the food, and ordered the cupcakes....
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Summer Programs at The Little White Schoolhouse
Keep your kids engaged with learning during the summer with Jump Start at The Little White Schoolhouse in Ankeny, Iowa. It is designed to...
