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2013-04-12T14:15:23-04:00

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Birth Story: Alaina

Last updated on: April 12, 2013 at 2:15 pm By Priestess Molly

This is the unassisted homebirth story of Molly's fourth child. This baby, her first daughter, was born following a second trimester death-birth of another son and an early miscarriage. After a fear-tinged pregnancy-after-loss journey, it was with the most intensely joyful relief that this living, pink, noisy baby girl was received her mother's hands. "What I do know is that the moment of catching my own daughter in my hands and bringing her warm, fresh body up into my arms was the most powerful and potent moment of my life..." Read more

2013-04-10T10:49:35-04:00

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Wednesday Wisdom: Loving

Last updated on: April 10, 2013 at 10:49 am By Sarah Whedon

How does your heart grow? How do you foster love in your children? Do you expect yourself to love perfectly or is it okay to love imperfectly? Read more

2013-04-08T20:04:38-04:00

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Why I Am a Pagan

Last updated on: April 8, 2013 at 8:04 pm By Kira

Mary came to me one twilight as I sat in Her rose garden. She showed me the face of the Starry Mother. Read more

2013-04-07T11:02:00-04:00

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March link round-up

Last updated on: April 7, 2013 at 11:02 am By Sarah Whedon

Family, parenting, miscarriage, practice, breastfeeding, Goddess, and more... time for another monthly link round-up! Read more

2013-04-14T10:40:18-04:00

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Baby’s First Meditations

Last updated on: April 14, 2013 at 10:40 am By Guest Contributor

She is a part of you who is wise and kind. She watches over you and helps you make good choices. She loves you beyond all reason and she will always listen to you. Read more

2013-04-03T12:10:56-04:00

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Wednesday Wisdom: Motherhood

Last updated on: April 3, 2013 at 12:10 pm By Sarah Whedon

When did you know yourself as a mother? What's your motherhood weather? How do you find grace in motherhood? Read more

2013-04-02T10:50:32-04:00

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How to support someone who’s having a miscarriage

Last updated on: April 2, 2013 at 10:50 am By Sarah Whedon

Among the most important things support people can do is to not make assumptions about a mother's feelings, to listen to her own self-expression, to validate what she says she feels, and to treat the loss as real no matter what the details or circumstances are. Read more

2013-03-28T14:51:43-04:00

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Celebrating Doulas

Last updated on: March 28, 2013 at 2:51 pm By Sarah Whedon

Doulas often do very practical tasks, like bringing you water to drink, but doula work can also be the priestess work of holding space for an experience. Read more

2013-03-27T21:13:43-04:00

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Five Spiritual Practices to do with Children Under Three

Last updated on: March 27, 2013 at 9:13 pm By Guest Contributor

My daughter joins me in the formal offerings of water and blessings to the Ancestors and is finally dextrous enough to pour the water herself. Read more

2013-03-25T12:14:45-04:00

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Creating a Birth Altar, Part 2 (Unexpected Wisdom)

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 at 12:14 pm By Priestess Molly

Words have always been a powerful source of inspiration to me. I received birth wisdom from some unexpected sources as I prepared my birth altar for the birth of my daughter. Read more

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