Welcome to our first Sage Woman Q+A: Placenta encapsulation! In this new series, wise women share their knowledge with Tenth Moon Mother Care readers, in the spirit of empowerment and sisterhood. In this first installment, we talk with Brittany-Lyne Carriere, a full-spectrum doula who supports families in all reproductive journeys including fertility, birth, abortion and pregnancy loss. Brittany-Lyne and I sit together on …
Did you see the first episode of Working Moms? The new CBC comedy series about four women teetering to balance motherhood with everything else premiered last week and it’s a breath of soiled diapers and sour milk – unapologetic, honest and in-your-face funny. When I watched it, what struck me most about the opening scene wasn’t the trio of bare-breasted women …
Have you tried turmeric tea? Yep, that same bright yellow spice used in curry also makes a wonderfully spicy, warming elixir. The health benefits of turmeric are many, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, improved brain function and lowered risk of heart disease. It may even help to fight cancer, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and depression. It’s also DELICIOUS. For an extra wellness boost, be sure to …
You’ve probably noticed that breastfeeding is kind of a big deal these days. From social norms and community support to the physical challenges of breastfeeding and the latest in nursing wear, this post could really go on forever. (It won’t; I promise!) There’s much stigma around breastfeeding. For moms who can’t or choose not to nurse, there can be guilt …