…pregnancy and birth complications. Elevated blood sugar creates a condition in the body called “oxidative stress” and in pregnancy, which is already a state of somewhat increased oxidative stress, this…
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Uterine Fibroids: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Prevent and Treat Them
…in most cases they are not at all problematic for either conception or during pregnancy and birth. However, they can sometimes cause a variety of problems, and because fibroids are so…
7 Natural Tips for Rebooting Your Sex Drive
…also be worried about pain during sex. Thyroid problems can also reduce libido, and are common in the first year after giving birth. My book, Natural Health After Birth discusses…
What’s a Normal Period, Really? with Kate Clancy, PhD
…there a correlation? The nuanced topic of period suppression and the implications of birth control Her infamous tweet about the COVID-19 vaccine, her findings, and her own personal experience Vaccine…
The High Cost of ‘I’m Fine’: The Truth About High-Functioning Anxiety and Invisible Depression
…birthdays, show up for work, hold it down for everyone… all while, too often, carrying silent stress, depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. In this deeply open and personal episode, I’m…
Jennifer Oquendo, LM, CPM
Manzanita Midwifery offers in-home pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care, specializing in home and water birth. Preconception and fertility counseling as well as IUI are available. Care is holistic and individual…
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