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This morning we got packed and headed out to Red Rock Canyon for a hike with my Diva/Mamas group. It was awesome to get out into some fresh air, and the weather was absolutely perfect. Most of us are displaced from more nature-friendly parts of the country – the group today consisted of Oregonians, a […]

I gave a presentation at a local Birth Year Network meeting tonight. The BYN is a group of local professionals presenting natural birth option to area mothers. I, of course, talked about placenta encapsulation and its benefits for women during their postpartum recovery. I hope I was convincing enough for the pregnant mamas present to […]

Just back from a meeting with some local birth professionals. I think we’re all fed up and frustrated with the situation here in Las Vegas. The good thing is that we are frustrated enough to DO something about it. I am more motivated than ever to start doing my part to manifest change.   The […]

I received some bad news involving a fabulous midwife here in Las Vegas.   In August, Certified Nurse Midwife April Kermani performed an emergency D&C on a postpartum mom who was hemorrhaging. She asked the nurse to page the back-up doctor. The bleeding was heavy and persistent and reached the point where she felt that […]

I love getting happy little posts in my inbox – this is from one of my clients. It was accompanied by a picture of an adorable baby girl.   “I have been meaning to send you an email for WEEKS to thank you for doing my placenta encapsulation! I loved it! I had no mood […]