Silver Moon Doula

Silver Moon Doula Traditional Birth Companion
Holistic Postpartum Coach
Natural Holistic Health &
Reiki Practitioner

11/21/2025

The standard method for closing the uterus after cesarean delivery, used for over 50 years, may be causing a host of long-term health issues for millions of women.

According to Dr. Emmanuel Bujold and Dr. Roberto Romero, leaders in obstetrics and gynecology, current closure practices—where sutures join the uterine lining with surrounding muscle—fail to restore the uterus’s natural structure, leading to serious complications.

Their exhaustive review reveals the risks: abnormal placenta attachment affects up to 6% of women, uterine rupture up to 3%, and premature births up to 28%. Many suffer pelvic pain (up to 35%), excessive bleeding (up to 33%), and endometriosis or adenomyosis (up to 43%). Such complications are linked directly to the scarring produced by the conventional closure method.

Bujold and Romero propose a nuanced technique: suturing tissues only of the same type, carefully reconstructing the muscle layer while leaving the uterine lining untouched for natural regeneration. Although this new method takes 5–8 minutes—twice as long as the traditional approach—the additional blood loss is minimal and outweighed by better outcomes for future reproductive health.

With cesarean rates rising globally, especially in countries like Canada where 27% of births are by C-section, prioritizing meticulous uterine repair is a critical public health concern. This shift in surgical thinking may help millions experience safer subsequent pregnancies and better long-term well-being.

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📄 RESEARCH PAPER

📌 Emmanuel Bujold et al, "Uterine closure after cesarean delivery: surgical principles, biological rationale, and clinical implications", American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (2025)

11/06/2025

Prolonged crying without comfort can overstimulate a baby’s stress response system, flooding their body with cortisol and adrenaline. According to the Institute for the Study of Children, Family and Social Issues, this can interfere with brain growth and the formation of healthy neural connections during critical early stages. When stress hormones remain elevated, they may alter the development of the limbic system—the part of the brain that regulates emotion and attachment. Over time, these changes can contribute to anxiety, difficulty with trust, and emotional regulation issues later in life. Responding to a baby’s cries with care and reassurance supports both neurological development and long-term emotional health.

We were told SIDS was about sleep. Put babies on their backs, follow the rules, trust the system.But what if it was neve...
09/25/2025

We were told SIDS was about sleep. Put babies on their backs, follow the rules, trust the system.
But what if it was never really about sleep at all?

The numbers don’t lie:
• 17% of deaths within 24 hours of routine shots
• 46% by day 2
• 78% by day 7

Healthy babies—gone. Not coincidence. Not random.

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠… 𝐈’𝐦 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 🇪🇺🇨🇦🇬🇷✨ 🎉🍾(No lawyers, no shortcuts, just deter...
06/16/2025

𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟑 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠… 𝐈’𝐦 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 🇪🇺🇨🇦🇬🇷✨ 🎉🍾

(No lawyers, no shortcuts, just determination, patience, and a deep connection to my roots.)

I’m so proud to finally say I hold dual citizenship — Greek by blood, and now a citizen of the European Union. This journey wasn’t easy, it took time, research, and resilience, but I did it all on my own. No lawyers. Just me and a whole lot of love for my heritage.

Believe it or not, it’s been sitting at the Greek consulate for three months! Life got busy, I haven’t been feeling well, and I just didn’t have the chance to go pick it up… but today, here it is, in my hands at last! 🎉

But this wasn’t just for me. I did this for my children, and now, they’re next to be registered, along with my granddaughter. 💫 This is about opening doors for them, too.

For my granddaughter, the possibilities are endless: future access to universities across Europe, the ability to live or work freely in any EU country, to buy property, to travel with ease, to connect with her ancestral roots, and to have options, which in today’s world, is everything.

Yes, the EU has its own challenges like anywhere else… but the freedom it offers, to choose, to move, to build a life aligned with your dreams, is priceless.

This is legacy.
This is love in action.
This is the beginning of something beautiful, for me, my children, and the generations still to come. 💙

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬.𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬. 𝐀 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬! 🇪🇺🇬🇷🇨🇦✈️🌎✈️🙏🏻

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲.We no longer fall for surface words, curated personas, or spiritua...
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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲.

We no longer fall for surface words, curated personas, or spiritualized ego dressed up as integrity.
We listen beyond what’s said.
We feel what’s underneath the performance.

It’s fascinating how some people, often men, critique others for “seeking attention,” “chasing likes,” or “posting for validation,” while simultaneously doing the exact same thing, cloaked in moral superiority.

They post quotes that sound profound:
“Some women want a good man… until they realize he has boundaries and discipline, and suddenly he’s labeled a narcissist.”

“It doesn’t take much to be a good person. Set your ego aside. Be kind. Check in on people. Offer help.”

But here’s the contradiction...
How often do they actually do this in real life?
How many of the people they “care about,” the friends they say they “love,” have gone unseen, unsupported, unheard, while they preach kindness from a digital pulpit?

Because true kindness isn’t posted...𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐝.
Love isn’t spoken...𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭.
And real care doesn’t need an audience...𝐈𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐮𝐩.

If your “boundaries” come across as control…
If your “discipline” feels cold and performative…
If your “goodness” leaves others confused, unseen, or doubting their worth...
That’s not strength...
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

The truly grounded masculine doesn’t need to announce itself.
He doesn’t need to prove he’s “good” by painting others as unstable or ungrateful.
𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭.
𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲.
𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡.
𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭.

And let’s not forget the subtle power plays:
When a man becomes the word police, scrutinizing how a woman expresses herself, demanding she tiptoes around his emotional fragility, that is not emotional maturity.
That is not divine masculinity.
A man who can’t hold space for the truth of a woman...even when it’s messy, fiery, or direct, is not a safe container.
𝐇𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭.

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Most people see a weed…
But our ancestors saw medicine, nourishment, and life.

Dandelion has been used for thousands of years across cultures for its powerful healing properties. Every part of it—from root to flower—is edible and deeply nourishing. The leaves are rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, iron, and magnesium, supporting liver detox, hormone balance, and mineral replenishment—all essential for radiant health, especially for women.

Because of its liver-supportive properties, dandelion plays a quiet yet powerful role in balancing hormones, particularly estrogen metabolism, making it supportive during fertility preparation, PMS, and even menopause. A gentle ally for women in every season of life.

The greens can be eaten raw like salad, steamed, or sautéed—bitter in the best way, helping digestion and bile flow.
The root can be roasted as a coffee substitute, or used in herbal tonics for cleansing and grounding.

🍋I grew up foraging dandelion with my grandmother. It wasn’t a trend. It was tradition. We’d walk the hills with baskets, gathering these wild greens to bring home. One of the simplest and most delicious ways we’d prepare them in our Greek home was by boiling the greens, then adding fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Pure nourishment. A humble yet sacred side dish that graced our family meals.

Dandelion isn’t just a plant—it’s a symbol of resilience, abundance, and ancient wisdom.
Don’t spray it—harvest it. Return to the earth and the knowing that lives in your bloodline.

𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨...
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐬. 🌹

Your body is always listening. Your hormones, cycle, and womb are deeply connected to how you nourish and care for yourself. Real food. Healthy fats. Mineral-rich meals. Nervous system regulation. Clean air, clean water, clean thoughts.

But it doesn’t stop there, your home and work environment, body care products, makeup, cleaning supplies, and even your daily stress patterns all play a role in your hormonal balance. What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. Your environment must feel safe and supportive for your body to thrive.

It’s not just about what you eliminate, it’s about what you intentionally choose to support your body’s innate wisdom and healing capacity. Fertility isn’t only about conceiving a child, it’s about reconnecting to your rhythm, restoring your energy, and building a vibrant foundation for life.🌷

Whether you’re preparing for pregnancy or simply seeking balance, start by honoring the sacred relationship between nourishment, environment, and emotional well-being.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:
𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 @𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 — 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒𝐀. 🌿
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🌿Your body is always listening. Your hormones, cycle, and womb are deeply connected to how you nourish and care for yourself. Real food. Healthy fats. Mineral-rich meals. Nervous system regulation. Clean air, clean water, clean thoughts.

But it doesn’t stop there — your home and work environment, body care products, makeup, cleaning supplies, and even your daily stress patterns all play a role in your hormonal balance. What you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. Your environment must feel safe and supportive for your body to thrive.

It’s not just about what you eliminate, it’s about what you intentionally choose to support your body’s innate wisdom and healing capacity. Fertility isn’t only about conceiving a child, it’s about reconnecting to your rhythm, restoring your energy, and building a vibrant foundation for life. 🌷

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠.

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