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Gestational Diabetes: Making Informed Choices About Your Pregnancy
Posted by Sarah Stogryn on
Gestational Diabetes testing is a routine part of pregnancy today which is believed by many to be a necessary part of ensuring a healthy pregnancy. Will gestational diabetes testing and possibly treatment always lead to better outcomes for you and baby? It's not as black and white as it may seem. <3
Embracing the Crone/Hag. This is who I am.
Posted by Sarah Stogryn on
Whoooosh came the New Moon New Year revelation.
This IS who I am.
I am the witch at the edge of the woods who offers soothing balms and calming words and warm tea and LOVE-filled space. I am the joyful young Maiden, the nurturing Creatrix/Mother.... and I am the fearsome Crone/Hag with strong bitter medicine for those who bring harm.
Levi Nathaniel's Birth Story
Posted by Sarah Stogryn on
Levi was born in 2011..... and I realized today that somehow I don't have his birth story up here on my blog!! For those who love a birth story, here you go <3 If you'd like to read his little brother's birth story too, that can be found here Saturday morning, April 30th – 38 weeks pregnant. I insist that we have to go out and buy a toilet paper holder, towel ring, and towel rack for the bathroom we’ve been slowly renovating. I drag Nathan around to 3 different stores before we pick out bathroom accessories I’m happy with, and...
The He/art of Birthwork
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The Hidden Cost of COVID-19
Posted by Sarah Stogryn on
We ARE all in this boat together. But we all brought our own stories and unique lives to the boat. Public health advice and directives are issued to try and cover as many people as possible in the boat and keep it from capsizing, but only time will tell if we chose the right collective direction, the right collective boat.