Simple Gifts Birth and Wellness

03/08/2025

Waterbirth for the win!

AJOG Expert Review in Labor: Water birth: a systematic review and meta-analysis of maternal and neonatal outcomes https://ow.ly/nr7O50R9Nzi

02/10/2025

Great information regarding pregnancy for healthy women with a higher BMI. Opt for non-medicalized birth.

02/07/2025

Receiving new clients. Most insurances accepted. ❤️

01/18/2025

Fabulous infographic comparing maternity care providers.

01/15/2025

Second baby of 2025 on the way — and the coldest day of the year! Interestingly this mama’s first baby as born a couple of years ago on the *hottest* day of the year. Amish births are warm in the winter and warm in the summer. :) Pic of some supplies because there will be no baby pics at this one. ❤️

12/23/2024

12/06/2024

Women who are moving out of the childbearing years and into perimenopause and menopause can benefit greatly from hormonal support (by the way - perimenopause can start 10 years before menopause hits). Dropping estrogen levels can lead to a drop in muscle mass, which can impact risk for broken bones as we age. Bioidentical estrogen cream is a viable option for many women. The supplement DIM should be used alongside. There is more great information in this article: https://biolabspro.com/blogs/news/what-supplements-help-build-muscle-after-menopause I have no affiliation with this company, but I do love their products.

11/22/2024

First Snow

11/05/2024

Falling asleep while breastfeeding can be safe but is often unintended. Falling asleep while breastfeeding in a chair is not safe for baby. Planning to breastfeed while lying in an adult bed will help keep breastfeeding while sleeping safe. www.lacted.org

10/07/2024

Pumpkin season prenatal day.