Isn’t it amazingly convenient that you can go to the drug store and pick up an easy-to-use pregnancy test at the first signs that you may be pregnant OR even a few days after ovulation? And how nice is it that the simple stick isn’t complicated and gives anxious and eager women results within minutes?! […]
Welcome Rena Figures, PES serving Topeka, KS
The PBi Network of Specialists would like to welcome Rena Figures. Rena is a homebirth midwife serving the women of Topeka, KS. After hearing wonderful testimonials about placenta encapsulation from her clients, Rena decided to train with PBi so that she could offer women this amazing service. If you are in the Topeka community and […]
Progess in Oregon: Senate OKs bill allowing moms to take their placenta
Good news came this week for Oregon moms who wish to use their placentas for postpartum recovery. The Oregon Senate approved a bill allowing mothers to take their baby’s placentas home, despite the state law labeling placentas as medical waste. “The state Senate unanimously approved the bill Monday, as the House did in March. The […]
Acupuncture treats perinatal depression
Approximately 14% of pregnant women suffer from depression. Some women, worried about the effects taking medication will have on the fetus, may avoid taking their antidepressants. However, a study determined that acupuncture is a valid alternative therapy and reduces depressive symptoms. “The study included 150 pregnant women diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Some received […]
Probiotics & Your Brain
photo source Researchers from UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine have concluded that probiotics can change the brain activity and emotional responses of women. The researchers at UCLA divided 36 women into 3 groups. Each group was given either fermented milk with probiotics, milk without probiotics, or no milk at all. MRI scans were performed prior […]
Specialist Spotlight: Jamie Frisch, Madison WI
Jamie Frisch’s birth and postpartum was a joyous and incredible experience. Because of placenta encapsulation, Jamie’s postpartum experience and transition into motherhood was relatively smooth and she felt balanced and well throughout. Jamie attributes the iron content in her placenta capsules to her amazing and speedy recovery after a postpartum hemorrhage. “I hemorrhaged after birthing […]
