Postpartum Infections for Women on Body Ecology Diet Nutritional support for people on Body Ecology Diet. Tara Carpenter, NC. Originally published on March 22, 2024. Birth can invite a host of changes for the new mother; my sister here in the above photograph (my older one!) had her 3rd child and back to work full-time […]
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Turning Transverse or Breech Babies Tara Carpenter, CPES. Bringing hormonal support to new mothers in Vermont since 2011. Many pregnant moms become distressed when they find out baby is transverse or breech; often only weeks left before estimated due date (EDD). This puts a spin on things because if baby doesn’t turn ‘in time’ a […]
Seeding a Caesarean Tara Carpenter, CPES. Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for new mothers in Vermont. The mother in this photo was a client of mine and gave birth via c-section. Before surgery, this mom requested her doctor insert a piece of gauze into her vagina. This same gauze was used seconds after she gave
When baby is born, he only has 2/3 of his blood is in his body. The remaining 1/3 remains in his umbilical cord and placenta. This blood does not flow into baby until the last stage of labor. What is the last stage of labor? It is that period of time after baby is born until […]
A short-term lotus birth is when new parents decide ahead of time that they want to leave the umbilical cord attached to their baby and the placenta for a period of time after birth to allow the baby to receive plenty of benefits (see below) from remaining attached in this way. Don’t mistaken a short […]