Lotus Midwifery

26/04/2017

The Continuum Concept is one of the best child rearing books. This is a great list that comes from that philosophy.

Something I often witness in the world of child-rearing is that many practices and products are in place at the convenience of the parents, but are in turn, disserving the child it is aimed to support. In a time where ageism has unconsciously seeped into the fabric of society, I guess it isn’t a won...

07/04/2017

PLEASE CALL YOUR SENATOR TODAY!!!

They are at it again - trying to amend the bill that makes LMs in CA legal to practice. Please call your senator today to oppose SB457 as it will further limit access to care - this is especially important for anyone with previous cesareans.

NO! You will likely speak to a legislative aide or staffer who records calls like yours all day long. No long conversations needed - it usually takes less than 90 seconds of call time.

31/03/2017

This is coming out April 12th - should be packed full of all kinds of information. Register and check it out!

60 Top Vaccine Experts Unite To Inform Parents And Ensure Your Child’s Health and Safety - Register to Watch it free online...

19/02/2017

Placentas are amazing!!

What is a placenta? You may have a vague idea, or know that it's for an unborn baby's survival - but what is it exactly? Here are 10 amazing placenta facts!

09/02/2017

Why a growing number of U.S. mothers are turning to midwives, rather than physicians, for prenatal care, labor, and delivery

07/02/2017

Nose Frida peeps - check this out!

25/12/2016

Wishing you all a beautiful, peaceful, love-filled holiday season

16/12/2016

These images capture the amazing bond between moms and doulas.

16/12/2016

"No, you won't be pregnant forever. I know it feels like it right now, but one way or another, all babies come out eventually." As a first-time mom, I wasn't entirely convinced, but I listened. In our one-on-one and community care sessions, there wer

15/12/2016

Nausea and vomiting are actually signs an embryo is healthy and a mother has sufficient iodine, according to a new research paper by a University of Winnipeg professor.

15/12/2016

Do you know the benefits for both mother and baby by having an undisturbed first hour after birth? Here are 7 massive benefits worth considering.

13/12/2016

Check out the December specials from Herb Lore

This month, we're going to make it very simple and put one of our most popular products on special for you - our Nursing Tea and Nursing Tincture at 20% off! (The tea and the tincture are the same combination of herbs - just two different ways of taking it.) The holidays can be pretty stressful, a...