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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: Catharina Geertruida Schrader – The Frisian Midwife with a Meticulous Legacy
Quick Facts Born: September 1656 • Bentheim, Germany Died: October 30, 1746 (aged 90) • Dokkum, Friesland, Netherlands Known For: Detailed documentation of over 4000 deliveries in her memoirs. Pioneering midwifery practices in the 17th and 18th centuries. High survival rates for both mothers and infants under her care. Legacy: Her meticulous records provide invaluable insights into the history of midwifery, showcasing both her skill and the social context of childbirth during her time....
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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.