Oak Moon Birth

11/09/2025

This is AMAZING news for parents who suffer from HG! This is a debilitating condition that lands many mothers in the hospital throughout their pregnancy, and can even result in the loss of life for mother and baby. I really hope it passes the trials and can be used soon to get these poor people some relief!

https://www.livescience.com/health/fertility-pregnancy-birth/metformin-may-prevent-severe-morning-sickness?fbclid=IwdGRjcAN91kBjbGNrA33V_WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHpUXmj9K7sniBJGcHbExtYsEV2OQj9sIPKNHzBNcCq8ncdV7pQkwGzWQuVKA_aem_Eno_DGP3XHb2MJMZDsP2Sw

Taking the diabetes drug metformin before pregnancy may reduce the risk of debilitating morning sickness by 70%, early data hint. But a clinical trial is still needed to confirm this finding.

08/07/2025

Know your rights!

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Let's strengthen our breastfeeding knowledge!

For more information on breastfeeding laws:
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pump-at-work

For information on lactation support offered at OCHD: 815-562-6976 ext 2299

07/21/2025

A HUGE congratulations to Noël Dusing for passing her NARM today!!! Please help me celebrate Illinois's newest CPM!!! I have been so blessed to be trusted by Noël to be a part of her midwifery journey. She has made me a better midwife and better person and I am thankful for her.

06/12/2025

This is a great graphic! I highly recommend physical therapy for EVERYONE person that has given birth, even if that birth ended in a c-section. Protect your future health by taking care of your body now, I promise you won't regret it!

An awesome graphic here by showing the different kinds of prolapse; including bladder, bowel and uterine!

Imagining your pelvic floor muscles as a hammock that holds up these organs is super helpful.

You can start to imagine what happens to the muscles during pregnancy, childbirth and beyond.

June is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Awareness month.

A prolapse diagnosis can be incredibly confronting for some, but there is absolutely help available so book in to a women’s health physiotherapist if you feel any dragging/bulging/heaviness or just in general if you’d like to get some amazing education around how to strengthen your pelvic floor.

Your local Kangatrainer may be able to assist with a referral as well so get in touch. 🌺

Head to https://kangatraining.com.au to find your closest class.

06/02/2025

If you have have hired me for your birth in the last three years, you likely got to meet Noël! She is an amazing midwife and I am so excited for the compassionate care she will be offering home birth families in Illinois. Let's all wish Noël congratulations on her graduation!!

Congrats Noël Dusing on your graduation!

05/17/2025

Talebi et al. (2024), in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis examining the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and pregnancy outcomes.⁠
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They found a direct correlation between UPF intake and increased risks of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm birth...and it was dose-responsive. Diets high in UPFs were linked to inflammation, increased nutritional deficiencies, and oxidative stress.⁠
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UPFs are formulated products that undergo multiple processing steps and contain ingredients not typically found in home kitchens. These ingredients include preservatives, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, emulsifiers, and other additives that enhance taste, texture, or shelf life.⁠
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Most of us know these as cereals, sugary snacks, flavored chips, instant noodle soups, sodas and energy drinks, hot dogs and processed meats, and a number of other products. ⁠
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You may be surprised that some are considered/marketed as "healthy."⁠
🚫Protein Bars⁠
🚫Flavored Yogurts⁠
🚫 Plant-Based Meat Alternatives⁠
🚫Cereal⁠
🚫Granola⁠
🚫Plant-Based Milk⁠
🚫Whole Grain Bread⁠
🚫Premade marinades/sauces⁠
🚫Bottled Salad Dressings⁠
🚫Baby Snacks/Foods⁠
🚫Nut Butters⁠
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04/18/2025

Words matter. A normal physiological pregnancy is not a medical condition. Therefore the birthing person is not a patient.

04/01/2025

03/01/2025

I would take it even further and say it is not just homebirth they do not understand. They do not understand physiological birth. You would be hard pressed to find an OB that has seen a true physiological birth.

02/20/2025

Oh boy, this Tik Tok trend is unnerving. PLEASE do not feed your baby butter! This article explains baby sleep patterns really well. I know personally how hard it is to have a baby that you feel like will not sleep no matter what you do. Those long sleepless nights are literal torture. But I promise, someday they WILL sleep! in the mean time please ask for help.

It might be tempting, but feeding your baby butter is not the answer. Here’s what to try instead.

02/15/2025

Happy Valentines day! Call me when you get that positive test 💖