Recipe

Mama Bear's Simple Tea for Nausea and Strength
1 inch peeled thinly sliced ginger root
1 to 2 cups water
1 tablespoon of honey, milk, or soymilk to taste

Simmer the ginger in the water in a pot until the water is slightly colored by the ginger. Strain into a mug. Stir in honey. Add milk to taste. Sit back, breathe deeply, and enjoy!

Birth Story by Prenatal Student

It was Tuesday night June 10th, and I went into the hospital around seven to be induced. IT was what I spent the last nine months preparing for, I knew my body could do this and I felt very connected to the baby and sensed that he was ready to work with me on this journey. Even with the first contraction I remember returning to the meditation, Sat Nam –“I am truth, truth is my identity” I asked someone to turn on my CD at that point and it repeated a few songs that I got from Laurel, my prenatal instructor, though most of the labor. My favorite and one I sing to my son still, May the Longtime Sun, had such a deep affect on me and carried me through many contractions and then helped me to relax. As each wave came I would keep my eyes closed, relax my face and my body, and take deep breaths. I felt strong of mind and body and after nine hours of labor it was time. Time to push, time to work the hardest I’ve ever had to work and time to meet him. It was so hard but my body was made to do this and at 1:36pm on Wednesday, June 11. 2008 Jola came into the world and greeted the room with his beautiful, pure, physical presence. I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. I was so proud of my self and him for what we just did and so excited to start our next journey. I look back on all the amazing support, love and wisdom that I received through the pregnancy and am left with such an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. Laurel’s prenatal yoga class, especially, was instrumental. I learned how to take care of my body, embrace the changes that were occurring, love and connect with myself and the baby, and truly know the power that was inside of me. I was never scared and I was able to express my emotions in a safe place.
-Karna Otten, prenatal student