Heather wrote a Facebook Post that went viral two years ago. Have you ever noticed in the scriptures men are always going up into the mountains to commune with god? Yet in the scriptures we hardly ever hear of women going to the mountains, and we know why-right? Because the women were too busy keeping […]
God Comes to Women in Pregnancy and Birth – Interview with Heather Read More »
For the past couple of weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about preparing my oldest daughter for menstruation and puberty. She will be turning ten next month, so I know these milestones are quickly approaching us. This past week I started compiling a book I intend to give her for her birthday in September. Included in her book will be some poetry. I’d like to share some of those poems with you.
Stunning, Spiritual Poems about a Girls First Period Read More »
It is hard to let go of that phase of having babies. Choosing how many babies to have is different for everybody. It is between you and the Lord. Robyn and I talk about letting go of guilt about stopping having babies as well as how we shifted to knowing we are done. It was
I needed to remain open to having more babies… but also be open to being done. Read More »
Did you know that Dr. Ellis Shipp, one of Utah’s first female doctors (who trained many women to become nurses and midwives), wrote a hymn in the hymn book?
She Understands Me – How a Hymn Helped Bring Peace after a Miscarriage Read More »
I got thinking about some of the hymns and realized that so many of them could be seen through the lens of childbirth and take on new meaning.
Hymns and Birth – Finding a powerful connection brings hope and peace – Episode 14 Read More »
We usually have our annual Mother’s Day sale about now. 🙂 Our book is a great gift for women of all ages and at all stages of life. I am happy to say our e-book is on sale for $2.99! I was hoping to put our paperback book on sale as well. Amazon only let
Happy Mother’s Day! Read More »
I had a unique lullaby for each of my sons. My oldest, I made up a little song for him. My youngest was “You are my sunshine” My middle, Carson, I sang him a Hymn from the French Hymnbook called “Souviens Toi.” I served my mission in France and it is a beloved Hymn there.
Singing Lullabies with my Son on His Mission Read More »
Sarah Elizabeth Thomas Beach: Midwifery as a Calling It is true that many early midwives found their profession by necessity with little or no training. Sometimes the nearest neighbor had to do when a baby was on its way. However, in September 1873, President Brigham Young saw the need for women to receive medical training,
Women in History: Sarah Elizabeth Thomas Beach Read More »
The Gift of Giving Life has a friend! It can be lonely when you are the only LDS birth book on the block so it is nice when a new friend moves in right? We think so. It is wonderful that more voices are testifying to the sacred nature of the childbearing process. So when
Book Review: The Sacred Gift of Childbirth Read More »
I am so glad your mother gave you the gift of life. I am so glad you exist. And every day that you choose to keep going is a gift to humanity and yourself.
Celebrating Life on Mother’s Day Read More »
