"I started to research my symptoms and came across something called Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). As I quickly scanned the information, I knew in my heart I had this condition..."
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Our Ray of Sunshine, the Storm and the Rainbow {Trigger Warning}
"To birth without fear again. But how?"
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Snow Moon Baby: A Fabulous Hospital Birth Story
"Both my support women encouraged me that I needed to believe that I could do this, and R.C. told me that I needed to tell myself that, “I can do this,” even if I didn’t believe it. So I did, and gave myself a pep talk. "
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How to Do You, Boo with January Harshe
Have you been putting off buying yourself bras that fit, underwear that aren’t period panties, or new shoes for the first time in years because everyone else needs new shoes more than you? Do you turn down girls’ nights out, exercising alone, or simply taking a hot bath because you don’t want to be a selfish wife and/or mother? If…
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The Harshe Podcast – Episode #20: Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
January and Brandon Harshe talk about sex after having a baby!
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One Mama’s Birth Without Fear Tattoo
"Birth Without Fear continues to inspire me and is a big drive in my life. I can still hear my husband whispering “what do you have tattooed on your ribs?” while I was in labour with my second."
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Never Underestimate the Power of YOURSELF!
"The OB had to deliver him with her fleece on, barely had time to catch him, and it is official that the only way I give birth is standing up."
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My Three-Year Postpartum
"I attended regular therapy sessions. My therapist knew that I was struggling, but I don’t think that even she knew the extent of the pain I was in mentally. I think the anxiety had become so bad that I didn’t know how to properly express how bad it was."
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Cholestasis, a Change of Plans, and a Respectful Induction
"Several months before I had attended a Birth Without Fear Meet Up where January described the birth of 'Beard Baby'. Prior to her birth she had had decreased movement and January described this as feeling that her baby had 'nudged' her. I had a brief moment of peace realizing that my baby was nudging me as well and that this…