Little Things: a blog about midwifery, nutrition, and childcare.

  • Decidua and Omegas

    It’s late October here in East Central Illinois, and when the leaves turn golden and fall off the decidua trees I think about how as women we go through this new growth and shedding much more frequently- every 28 days or so. We build a part, like a tree blossoms out a leaf, and then…

  • The Birth Safety Myth: Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth

    The Birth Safety Myth: Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth

    Research shows home births are safe, but safety is often the primary concern for expectant parents considering home birth vs. hospital birth.