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 […]
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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
The mom in this photo tested positive with group B strep* infection (GBS+) in her final trimester and received I.V. antibiotics during labor. Group b strep are a pathogenic bacterium that sporadically live in the rectum, intestines, urinary tract, and genital area of all pregnant and non-pregnant healthy people. These bacteria don’t typically cause problems […]
Hyperemesis Gravidarum (Morning Sickness X’s 100) Tara Carpenter, NC, CPES. Nutrition Consultant for people on Body Ecology Diet & Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for new mothers in Vermont. Originally published on February 24, 2017. Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a rare, serious condition affecting 0.5–2.0% of pregnant women and when broken down means hyper=over-excessive/severe, emesis=vomiting, gravidarum=pregnancy; […]
I’ve had severe morning sickness (a.k.a. hyperemesis gravidarum, HG) a total of three times. During those times, no one was able to cook in the kitchen because the smell made me vomit. We ate take-out or processed food. I could only eat food that was fresh and made somewhere else. I couldn’t eat anything unless […]
There is no one way to prevent hyperemesis gravidarum, a.k.a. HG or morning sickness x 1,000. At least, not that I know of and I have looked high ‘n low to end this horrible misery. I have read books on the topic and spoke to women who have survived this debilitating nausea and vomiting … […]
Eat My What?! The Bridge Newspaper Article About My Encapsulation Service Tara Carpenter, CPES. Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist for mothers in Vermont. Written by The Bridge on February 7, 2013, News & Features on Tara Carpenter, Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist (CPES). Tara Carpenter is a Placenta Encapsulationist trained with Placenta Benefits info, a leading source […]