Is caffeine safe during pregnancy?

Variety of coffee filled cups

Some moms struggle with figuring out what amount, if any, of caffeine is safe during pregnancy. Because caffeine can increase blood pressure and heart rate, this may be an issue for the fetus. The World Health Organization recommends limiting caffeine because of increased risks of having a low weight baby and increased pregnancy loss. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists come down on the side of saying that keeping coffee intake to about 8 ounces per day “doesn’t appear to be” a risk factor in regards to miscarriage or preterm birth. 

But, if you are like me, your caffeine does not come only in the form of coffee; it comes from other foods like tea, chocolate or soda. So, if you are concerned about what amount of caffeine is safe for you, talk to your medical provider and find other ways to get that energy boost throughout your day. At least for these nine months. 

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a28120850/can-pregnant-women-drink-coffee/

Inspirational Intentional Yoni Opening

Inspiring yoni opening
Yoni Banner Inspiration to Open

This beautiful hand painted silk banner inspires yoni opening! I don’t order much online, however, I couldn’t resist ordering this hand painted silk yoni banner which arrived today. I’ll offer it to the birthing mammas I work with to gaze upon during labor! It will surely inspire the mothers I support to relax and let her body do what it knows how to do – open to birth the baby.

Mammas are welcome to bring items such as favorite pillows or blankets to the hospital or birthing center to make for a comfortable space. Familiar items ease fear and allow a mamma to leave her neocortex brain and enter her limbic brain system. That’s when the opening really happens. So, what better to inspire her but to hang open yonis around the room. 

Call me to talk about ways we can make your birth experience more beautiful and create a comfortable surrounding.