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Delayed Cord Clamping: Honouring God’s Design for Newborns When your baby is born they’re still attached to the miraculous organ that sustained them for nine months: the placenta. In modern hospitals it’s common for the umbilical cord to be clamped and cut within seconds, but growing evidence shows that waiting a bit longer, what clinicians call delayed cord clamping (DCC), allows God’s design to complete its work. This article explains what DCC is, why it matters for both fu

As expectant parents we marvel at the miracle growing inside us. When our little ones arrive they are often covered in a white creamy substance that might look messy but it is actually one of God’s first gifts to your baby. This substance is vernix caseosa – Latin for “varnish cheese.” Modern medicine and old traditions alike have recognized that vernix is more than a cosmetic coating.  In this article we will explore what vernix is, why you should rub it in rather than wash

Motherhood is more than a change in your schedule, it is an identity shift. In the birth world, we call it matrescence: the profound...

At The Mothership of the Pines, we believe healing after birth isn’t just about workouts and checklists. It’s about nourishing your body...