

Why I do this
I stand before you as a guide through the landscape of pregnancy to the powerful birth of your child. I am inclined toward authenticity...

Story of the HBAC butter baby
What is a Butter Baby? A butter baby is a baby that comes out as smooth as butter; easy, creamy and well, yummy. What is an HBAC? An HBAC...


Home or Hospital: Solid reasons home birth may be better for you and your baby.
Home birth offers a solid start to secure attachment. When your baby has minimal separation from you, in the first hours following...


And this came through
I spent the weekend in the best possible way. Spirit Weavers Gathering with my mother and daughter. One highlight was a writing workshop...


Me
I stand before you as a guide through the landscape of pregnancy to the powerful birth of your child. I am inclined toward authenticity...


Connecting to my people with my name: Penelope Jupiter Zela
My Grandfather Peter Zelapagos was born of Lithuanian immigrant parents in Chicago. They experienced teasing and discrimination for...