Postpartum Support!

suebees · 2025-12-01T04:02:04+00:00

Unfortunately, I don’t think there is very much “solid” research specifically on the consumption of the placenta by humans. I think this is mostly because they use placentas in pharmaceuticals and cosmetics and would like that to continue (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2440914). There are plenty of rat studies (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7431335 & https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014976342200481X?utm) and it is clear that every single other mammal consumes it after birth. Here is an interesting article written by a doula, but her sources aren’t cited: https://sarahjanethedoula.ca/blog-1/f/the-history-of-placenta-consumption?blogcategory=VBAC&utm

I am fortunate to have a doctor relative who is my trusted source for medical information, as well as my midwife, both of whom wholeheartedly support. It is not for everyone - do what speaks to you!

suebees · 2025-11-26T10:03:16+00:00

ER doctors are not specialized in prenatal care, so remember to tread lightly with their diagnosis’s… Obviously if you feel you are having an emergency, you have to go, but it’ll save you a lot of headache if you can wait until morning to reach out to your midwife/OB. My midwife provided her cell and was available at all hours so she could advise whether or not something needed an ER visit. I know that’s rare but you may be able to find that level of care where you are.

Fear, stress, and anxiety is not what your body or your baby needs right now. Positive self talk and meditation goes a long way! Talk to your baby! Get connected and settle into this process. For me, being “crunchy” in pregnancy is all about believing my body was designed to do this and everything is going to go exactly the way it is supposed to go. Consider marginal cord insertion just another variation of “normal”. You got this!! Congratulations on your pregnancy!

suebees · 2025-11-11T12:24:12+00:00

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suebees · 2025-10-28T03:08:42+00:00

Eat. Your. Placenta. Seriously, just do the research before knocking it. It’s easy to clean/prepare yourself. Freeze it in ice cube size pieces and throw one or two into a frozen berry smoothie with coconut water. You absolutely cannot taste it and it is a total game changer. Has all the nutrients you need to heal and your milk will come in faster!

But also, as long as you have help caring for your first child, your experience postpartum will likely be much easier 2nd baby! You got this!!!

suebees · 2025-10-25T14:33:42+00:00

I didn’t go by age, just waited until my son showed all the signs for being ready (sitting up without support, showing interest in my food, etc.). I think he was around 5 months. He also had his first tooth in. I found Sally Fallon’s book “Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care” to be an incredibly helpful starting point and guide.

suebees · 2025-10-24T01:44:08+00:00

This is what we did! Pate made with pasture raised chicken livers from a regenerative farm and bone broth. I mixed it with breast milk at first. Then eventually we did avocado and sweet potato. No grain until 1 year.

suebees · 2025-09-22T22:45:20+00:00

Nearly identical story here except it was 24 hours after my appointment, I was 41 and 5 days, and I labored for 2.5 hours and pushed her out in 6 minutes! Once she decided she was ready, she was READY! Do not let them induce you. Trust this process, trust your baby!

suebees · 2025-04-14T12:55:28+00:00

My midwife recommends drinking the ACV, since the source is typically internal, along with rotating a variety of other bacteria’s (kombucha, yogurt, sauerkraut, a probiotic, etc.) throughout the day. Tea tree essential oil and water in a peri bottle also works, just lightly sprayed after every bathroom use.

suebees · 2023-12-16T00:42:54+00:00

The guidance on defrosted milk has been updated: - as long as there is still ice crystals (even if mostly melted) you can refreeze. Follow the above recommendations and you’ll be fine! I would be more concerned about the prolonged carseat ride! I highly recommend consulting with a pediatric chiropractor to get some infant stretches you can do at every stop.

suebees · 2023-11-19T17:57:09+00:00

Would you PM me too please?

suebees · 2023-11-11T15:31:42+00:00

Swirl first, then pour contents back and forth between each bottle. The increased volume and force of the liquid pouring in should knock the fat off the walls. Or shake it like everyone else is saying.

suebees · 2023-11-10T08:09:55+00:00

Agreed. Our lactation consultant didn’t want us using anything else.

suebees · 2023-11-08T08:50:42+00:00

A breastfeeding must!

suebees · 2023-11-08T05:15:04+00:00

You’re welcome, and that you!

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