Placenta Encapsulation in Canada: A Cautionary Tale

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Did you know that Canada recently outlawed the practice of placenta encapsulation? Placenta encapsulation specialists who continue to provide the service are practicing illegally. Seems like a drastic step, yet one that a national governing body felt necessary for a … Read More

Red Flags After Birth: Should I Call My Doctor?

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So you’ve given birth to your beautiful baby and now begins your recovery. As your body works hard to resume its pre-pregnancy state you may wonder if what you are experiencing is normal. You’re not alone. Let’s take a look … Read More

Postpartum Depression Support in Tucson

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We need to talk. We need to talk about postpartum mood disorders. (Trigger warning for suicide) Recently I came across a post by a birth professional that truly disturbs me. The post implied that using medication to treat postpartum mood … Read More