Birth: Keeping it natural

So on occasion, I have clients who have been coming to a birth center for a "natural" experience, but then at the end of the pregnancy when they are getting cranky and crampy (I call this PLS, much like PMS), they want me "to do" something..."make it happen" or say "can't you give me something natural to make labor start??". Yes, I can...but then, are we really staying "natural"? Just because it is an herb doesn't necessarily make it what your body needs right now. I can give a woman some herbs to make them have contractions. This is called an induction. The same ladies who protest vehemently against going to a hospital for a drug induced labor induction will ask for something "natural". What is your body preparing to do?? It is preparing to go into labor "naturally"! Why not give your body the benefit of the doubt and wait and let it happen (I know how hard this is, been there, done that myself!).But pay attention here: Your body IS doing it. You are getting crampy. Your vaginal discharge is changing. your breasts are getting achy. Your back aches more. You feel like you are about to begin your cycle. These are the signs that your body is getting ready and your hormone levels are increasing naturally...without any type of help. I also want to remind you that almost every commercial and synthetic medication was based on a natural herb! Valium (valerian), Aspirin (white willow bark), ect. Just becasue it is natural does not mean that we know exactly how your body will react to a medication...and just because it is natural or an herb does not make it less of a medication. Look at the profound effect marijuana herb has when smoked or ingested! My point is, lets let the body do what it needs to do first before we go messing with the system...have some patience, and some faith. You got pregnant without any natural remedies, right??

New Fresh Foods Co-Op

Hello all my "green" friends! Just a quick note to let you all know that Jen Dostie of Everything Organic has put together a co-op drop spot for our birth center...so anyone who doesn't have time to shop for fresh foods (uh huh...you know who you are...) has no excuse. Simply let Jen know via email what you want in your order and pay her through paypal and come in once a week to pick up your case of food. I have never done this before either (some of you have) so if you want, I will let you know how our first time goes.

Here's some more info:

The Details If this is your first time receiving this email, please read carefully below. -This is a share co-op. Meaning you can buy a full share ($48) or half share ($24) -I put everybody's money together, and buy in bulk. I choose mainstay items that most family's eat. -After your first order with me, you can email me a list of what you would like to see in your share. -If you would like to order a case or half case, (ie: blueberries, mangoes, etc....) please email what your interested in and i'll get a price. -An example of what a full share is: head of lettuce, two spinach, 1-2 broccoli, raspberries, pound of cherries, 3.5 pounds of pears, 3 pounds of carrots, 2-3 pounds of tomatoes, 2 pounds of cucumbers, 2 pounds of squash, 1 pound of mushrooms. This changes week to week.

Please email me your order no later than Wednesday 12 noon. You will receive your produce, Thursday, July 8th.

You can add delivery for the following charges: -Maitland and Altamonte $5 -Longwood $6 -Lakemary $7 -College park and winter park $6 -Baldwin Park $7 -Downtown $8 -Other areas: email and I'll get back to you with a price

You can pick at my house-2158 Marshall Rd. Maitland, Fl 32751. You will receive a confirmation and delivery or pick up time.

Payment will go to jen@everything-organic.net via PayPal, for now.