by Steph Sibbio | Jun 9, 2019 | Prenatal & Postnatal |
After talking to hundreds of clients about birth, reading books like Ina May Gaskin’s Guide to Childbirth and of course, going through my own homebirth, I’ve come to a realization. We are afraid of pain. No shit, right? Who wants to deal with pain? We...
by Steph Sibbio | Feb 11, 2019 | Kids Stuff, Nutrition, Prenatal & Postnatal |
Starting solids Starting solids can be a fun experience for you and your baby. It can also be overwhelming and scary, but with the right steps, you can set your baby up for a lifetime of optimal health! You may have heard the phrase “food before one is just for...
by Steph Sibbio | Jan 5, 2019 | Prenatal & Postnatal |
Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy (PFPT) is becoming more mainstream, which is fantastic! Many women are seeking PFPT after having babies to help with their recovery and it can be so helpful in diagnosing and treating postpartum conditions such as...
by Steph Sibbio | Jul 30, 2018 | Personal, Prenatal & Postnatal |
If you know me, you’ll know that I did everything humanly possible to set my body up for a home birth from working with a prenatal support team to utilizing my knowledge in fitness and nutrition to prepare for the best outcome. My approach to this birth was...
by Steph Sibbio | Jul 11, 2018 | Prenatal & Postnatal |
You made it to the final stretch! 37 weeks and beyond! As you come close to the end of pregnancy, you may find yourself eager to meet your little one, or maybe you’re having a rough pregnancy and just want it to be over with. Perhaps you just don’t want...
by Steph Sibbio | Jul 6, 2018 | Prenatal & Postnatal |
The Placenta The placenta is the magical organ that women create as we build a human in our bodies (no big deal). This organ attaches to our uterine wall, and then connects to the baby via the umbilical cord. The amniotic sac is attached to the placenta, and holds...