I have PCOS – Now What?
Getting the diagnosis of any syndrome seems like a huge weight to bear, especially something that may affect your fertility and disrupt your life plans. However, with a few lifestyle tweaks, you can create a healthy environment where you can thrive, not your PCOS. We’ll explore what PCOS is and …
Leaning Into my Queen Through the Discomfort
Prior to taking my Reiki 1 and 2 placements in December, I asked trusted friends and family for their honest feedback on my biggest weaknesses and opportunities for growth. The feedback was consistent: let go of control, trust those around me, trust the process, and trust the journey. I …
HELP! My Baby Wants to Snuggle and Hates Being Put Down
Originally posted on drlaurenkeller.com While pregnant, you probably read every article on the internet on all the gadgets and goodies you need once the baby arrives to make sure you have a baby registry that set you up for success. The best crib, bassinet, or co-sleeper? Check. The best …
Female Masturbation
Do you masturbate? If not, what does saying that word feel like to you in your body? What kind of thoughts come up for you? Does it bring up a memory of any sort? Masturbation, according to the Merriam Dictionary online, literally means to touch or rub your own sexual …
Links We Love: Linking to Evidenced Based Research and Awesome Sites
At BIRTHFIT we believe resources that give up to date, unbiased, and inclusive information are the best. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of favorite sites and resources for your reference. This list is broken down into each pillar so that you can see how BIRTHFIT can support you in …
CBD Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
CBD oil is gaining popularity for its medicinal use for a variety of conditions and symptoms. As parents, we want more information on the safety and efficacy of the use of CBD oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding. For years, humans have been using THC for its medicinal benefits and …
A Tale of Two Motherhood Transitions: Intuition vs Education
As we traverse the Motherhood Transition, there are two distinct decision-making options that are regularly discussed: mother’s intuition and education. Mother’s intuition is the ability to use internal feelings to make the best decisions, while education is utilizing external resources to gather information about particular decisions. Although these two things …
Queen in Training
In BIRTHFIT, we use the term “Queen in Training” frequently to describe the time period wherein a woman begins stepping into her power. This is the time when a woman transitions from princess to queen. A princess archetype needs to be affirmed and protected; a queen archetype steps into her …
“Too Fit” is Not the Problem
Recently, I was attending a birth as a doula. You should know that at this point in my career, I only take on doula clients that do the work and choose to be “birth fit”. This means preparing mind, body, and soul for this monumental transition and planning for the …
Yoni Steam
After my period finishes I wait about a day. Then, I set aside time for a spa day for my vagina through a ritual called yoni steaming. This is absolutely one of my favorite selfcare rituals. Many healers and midwives having been utilizing vaginal steaming for centuries. It is a …