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Maria Chow
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apothecary wisdom, birth, good night tincture, healing, herb bath, herbal tea, herbs, Natural Remedies, nourishment, passionflower, postpartum, pregnancy, rest, self care, sleep, support, valerian, wellness

Hypnotic Herbs for Deep Healing Sleep

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Hypnotic Herbs for Deep Healing Sleep
On this episode of Apothecary Wisdom, we explore a class of herbs called Hypnotics. Hypnotic herbs offer a plethora of support when looking to remedy insomnia and achieve a deep, satisfying sleep. Continue reading
Maria Chow
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birth, herbs, lady in waiting, Morning Sickness, nausea, Nettle, nutrition, Peppermint, pregnancy, pregnancy tea, red raspberry leaf

3 Benefits of Herbal Pregnancy Tea to Help Prepare You for Birth

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
3 Benefits of Herbal Pregnancy Tea to Help Prepare You for Birth
Organic Herbal pregnancy tea provides vital hydration, vitamins and minerals for your growing and changing body.  In this post, you'll learn 3 benefits of drinking herbal tea while you grow your baby and prepare your body to give birth.  You will also learn about my personal favorite herbs in Lady in Waiting Herbal Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Tea that supports your optimal health as you embrace motherhood. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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birth, exercises to induce labor, how do I induce labor naturally, how do I induce labor with herbs, how to induce labor naturally, induce labor, induce labor naturally, induce labor with herbs, pregnancy, pregnancy tea, red raspberry leaf

How to Induce Labor Naturally and Safely

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
How to Induce Labor Naturally and Safely
As a midwife and an herbalist, I’m frequently asked how to induce labor naturally. I understand the angst and worry that comes when we think baby should be here by now, especially if you are getting pressure from your doctor to induce your labor. If you are going to attempt to induce labor with natural methods, these are some things you might try first.  Our Lady in Waiting tea is a gentle way to prepare your body for birth. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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Fennel, Ginger, herbal tea, herbs, Morning Sickness, Natural Remedies, nausea, Peppermint, Pregnancy, Stomach Soother, upset stomach

Natural Morning Sickness Remedies

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Natural Morning Sickness Remedies

Perhaps you go through those early weeks processing your impending reality and getting everything ready. Or maybe it was morning sickness symptoms themselves that let you know something was up. No matter when morning sickness hits, you know it when it does. Life changes, you need relief and you want to get your hands on these natural morning sickness remedies!

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Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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breastfeeding, breastfeeding a newborn, breastfeeding during pregnancy, breastfeeding latch, breastfeeding problems, breastmilk supply, newborn, nursing, nursing nectar, postpartum, pregnancy, sore nipples, sore nipples and breastfeeding

8 Things I Wish I Knew About Breastfeeding Before Giving Birth!

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
8 Things I Wish I Knew About Breastfeeding Before Giving Birth!
We all have our ideas about how breastfeeding will go for us, especially if we haven’t breastfed before.  Well reality is usually much, much different. And there is not that much glowing. There are latch issues, and fussy babes, and tired mamas, and sore nipples, and everyone is worn out and cranky and in need of some food and a nap. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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birth, birth story, pregnancy

Oriana's Beautiful Home Birth Story

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Oriana's Beautiful Home Birth Story
When Oriana found out she was pregnant with baby number two she knew right away she would have another home birth.   Giving birth naturally at home seemed to her them most normal way to give birth. Listen to her story and find out why home birth was the obvious choice for her. Continue reading
Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
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birth, doula, homebirth, midwife, postpartum, pregnancy

Know the Difference Between a Midwife vs Doula

Maria Chow
Written by Maria Chow
Know the Difference Between a Midwife vs Doula
You may have heard that a doula is a huge help when delivering your baby. This is completely true, and there are even different kinds of doulas to assist you in the birth of your baby. You may also be considering a midwife for your delivery and care, which is a wonderful choice for low-risk women. However, do you know the difference between midwives and doulas? Midwives and doulas often have very similar philosophies of care, but the care they give is very different. Continue reading
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