Hollyhock Hypnobirthing

08/18/2022

If you look at menstruation as something dirty. As something to be hidden. As something to be ashamed of.⁣
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It will be hard to honor yourself and your body through the cycles and changes that are pregnancy, birth and postpartum.⁣
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For centuries women met together during their monthly flow. Cherished the meaning of womanhood and the ability to carry another life.⁣
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Men revered women for the ability to tap in to the innate rhythms of nature with their moon cycle. ⁣
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But somewhere we became disconnected. ⁣
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We forgot about the beauty and power of the female body. ⁣
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Let’s remember together. Let’s honor our cycles, even those that have passed. Let’s celebrate a young woman’s coming of age and explain the privilege of bleeding and carrying life force energy.⁣
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07/22/2022

Postpartum preparation shouldn’t be about preparing a nursery you will barely use.⁣
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Or inviting people over immediately after baby is born.⁣
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It should focus on the care of mother so she can be her best for baby. ⁣
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07/15/2022

02/07/2022

I’m back to blogging and finally sharing the short version of my most recent birth. ⁣
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A home birth, turned free birth. ⁣
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Check it out (www.hollyhockhypnobirthing.com)!⁣
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02/06/2022

Me talking about finding deep friendships! Not just surface level.

To me, surface-level friendship is the standard. Friends you meet up with for a glass of wine to vent about your daily life.

10/20/2021

Women are powerful.⁣
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Women who give birth are powerful.⁣
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Women who give birth on their own terms are powerful.⁣
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Women who give birth in their terms are unstoppable. ⁣
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Don’t be afraid of your power.⁣
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Don’t hide your power.⁣
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Don’t apologize for your power. ⁣
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Use your power to be the most authentic you!⁣
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10/19/2021

Birth can be a family event. ⁣
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Birth can be a time to show your older children the miracle of life.⁣
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To remove the stigma around women’s bodies and their abilities to birth. ⁣
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To show them the strength and power of the Mama. ⁣
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To remind them how amazing their own bodies are (male or female). ⁣
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Natural experiences such as birth have become taboo from conditioning via family, friends, media, etc⁣
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We can make these experiences normal for our children. ⁣
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10/18/2021

Home Birth⁣
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Loved and hated. ⁣
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Revered and feared.⁣
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Viable option for almost all birthing women. ⁣
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Sovereignty throughout the entire birth process.⁣
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Lends to trust in yourself, trust in your baby and trust in your birthing team.⁣
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True freedom.⁣
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Transformation from maiden to mother.⁣
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Strength and power you never knew you had. ⁣
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Beautiful!⁣
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08/22/2021

Learn more about how I am connecting with my boys on a regular basis!

I used to think connection with my children came naturally. The same way it did when I first looked into their eyes at birth.

07/28/2021

Pregnancy is a sacred process.⁣
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One in which you and your baby bond & connect.⁣
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One in which you must learn to trust your body, your baby & your instincts.⁣
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One in which you connect with nature to allow your body to do what it was born to do.⁣
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Birth is not a competition.⁣
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A birth is not better or worse than another, it is just different.⁣
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Tapping back into the sacredness of pregnancy & birth will allow you to make the decisions that are right for you & your baby.⁣
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07/12/2021

You have officially hit the half-way mark of your pregnancy!⁣
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20 weeks!⁣
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We are again focusing on protein intake this week as baby continues muscle growth & development.⁣
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Although known to be less healthy than its white meat partner chicken, lean cuts of pork can provide vital nutrients.⁣
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Choosing lean pork tenderloin is your best bet for added protein without the cholesterol.⁣
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A 4oz serving of pork contains heme-iron, protein, and B vitamins.⁣
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Pork can be served plain as the main protein or jazzed up a bit with a jalapeno-pineapple salsa.⁣
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Ingredients⁣
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4oz Pork Tenderloin (1 serving)⁣
½ Pineapple diced⁣
1 Tomato diced⁣
½ Red Onion⁣
½ Jalapeno⁣
1 Tbsp chopped Cilantro⁣
1 Lime juiced⁣
Salt & Pepper to taste⁣
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Cook pork to a minimum temperature of 165F. Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix generously. Allow salsa to sit for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to mix. Top cooked pork tenderloin with salsa & enjoy!⁣
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07/11/2021

Compression socks - pregnancy's hottest accessory!⁣
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Today on the blog (hollyhockhypnobirthing.com) I discuss preparing to fly with two kids under five while pregnant. ⁣
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