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Here you’ll find topics specifically for motherhood and pregnancy. Experience natural birth and be fully informed when making decisions for you and your baby.
“Motherhood is a gift. Though some days, we need all the help we can get.”
The Power of Magnesium: Evidence-Based Health Benefits for Women
Nutrition is the cornerstone of well-being, especially for women navigating the landscape of health concerns. Amidst the challenges—juggling careers, managing households, and nurturing relationships—we women often find ourselves grappling with stress, hormonal...
Forever Chemicals and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know for a Safer Journey
The human body can last weeks without food, but only days without water. Water forms the basis of blood, digestive juices, urine, and perspiration, and is contained in lean muscle, fat, and bones. At Casa Natal, we emphasize the importance of hydration during all...
Starting Your Mama Journey: A Guide to Natural, Midwife-Supported Pregnancy
Congratulations on the incredible journey of motherhood that lies ahead! As you embark on this adventure, it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and perhaps a touch of nervousness. You may find yourself daydreaming about those tiny toes and imagining the moment you...
Finding Calm in Chaos: Harnessing the Power of Cortisol for a Balanced Life
We live in a fast-paced world where women often find themselves juggling multiple responsibilities, striving to maintain the perfect work-life balance. But amidst the hustle, have you ever felt like you're constantly running on empty? Has stress overpowered you to the...
Fight the Fog: Common Causes For Brain Fog and Tips To Avoid It
Have you ever felt like your mind was constantly covered in a thick fog? Are you having difficulty focusing, remembering things, or finding mental clarity? You're not alone. Brain fog is a frustrating phenomenon that many women, especially pregnant women, experience....
The Healing Power of the Sun: Why You Need More Sunshine in Your Life
When we think of medicine, we often imagine pills, potions, and procedures. But did you know that one of the most powerful forms of medicine is available to us every day, free of charge? That's right, we're talking about sunlight! It's easy to overlook the incredible...
How To Support Your Partner During Labor
The labor and delivery process is often an intensely emotional time for both partners, but it can also be an overwhelming time for the partner who is not in labor. While your partner may be focused on their own experience during the labor and delivery process, it is...
Food That Heals: Ginger For Pregnancy
When you're pregnant, you're going through a lot. Your body is changing in so many ways, and sometimes those changes come with symptoms that can be difficult for pregnant women. In just 9 months, your body is going through a myriad of changes. Your reproductive...
Is There A Cure For PMS?
It's that time of the month again. And it can be really frustrating... Despite all our best-laid plans to live our best life, when PMS happens, everything goes out the window. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is one of the major health issues for childbearing-age women....