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So… am I going to poop during labor?
Pooping during labor is normal, common, and not the disaster you think it is. Here’s what really happens—and why it means you're doing it right.
Why I Practice Evidence-Based Midwifery (And Still Respect Your Right to Say No)
Discover why Dr. Jaelin Stickels, DNP, CNM, chooses evidence-based midwifery grounded in autonomy, consent, and respect. Birth should be informed, not coerced.
Letting Go of the Small Stuff: The Clarity of Grief
Grief changes us. Here's what it taught me about love, clarity, and letting go of what doesn’t matter. A deeply personal story from Dr. Jaelin Stickels.
Letting Go of the Small Stuff: The Clarity of Grief
Grief changes us. Here's what it taught me about love, clarity, and letting go of what doesn’t matter. A deeply personal story from Dr. Jaelin Stickels.
Why I Practice Evidence-Based Midwifery (And Still Respect Your Right to Say No)
Discover why Dr. Jaelin Stickels, DNP, CNM, chooses evidence-based midwifery grounded in autonomy, consent, and respect. Birth should be informed, not coerced.
Curated Video: What to Know About the Process of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) – By The Associated Press
Watch this clear and concise video from the Associated Press explaining how in vitro fertilization (IVF) works. Jaelin Stickels shares her thoughts on IVF’s medical power, emotional impact, and when couples should consider it.
The Top 20 Baby Names of the Year (2024)—Plus a Peek at What Our Homebirth Families Picked
Wondering what the most popular baby names of 2024 are? See the top 20 girl and boy names—plus the heartfelt, meaningful choices from families I’ve helped welcome new life at Holistic Heritage Homebirth.
SHEis Amazing Profile: Julia Lathrop – The Woman Who Put Children’s Health on the National Agenda
Quick Facts Born: June 29, 1858 • Rockford, IllinoisDied: April 15, 1932 (aged 73) • Rockford,...
SHEis Amazing Profile: Hildegard of Bingen – The Visionary Healer Who Defied Convention
Quick Facts Born: 1098 • Bermersheim, Holy Roman Empire Died: September 17, 1179 (aged 81) • Rupertsberg, Holy Roman Empire Known For: Medieval visionary, theologian, and natural healer One of the first recognized female composers in Western music history A pioneer in holistic medicine and herbalism Advocate for women’s education and leadership Founder of a convent that empowered women through learning and spiritual practice Hildegard of Bingen grew up in a noble family and embraced religious...
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So… am I going to poop during labor?
Pooping during labor is normal, common, and not the disaster you think it is. Here’s what really happens—and why it means you're doing it right.