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#MOTHERSTRONG

A gallery with thoughts of Avalon breastfeeding photos.

The Importance of Sisterhood

I have had the honor to walk with these women in trial and triumph. We have wept through the difficult stuff and laughed with joy

Creation is Calling: The Birth of Avalon Shalom

It all began with a vision I had four years ago. A girl was to be born in the sunlight on a peaceful day of blue skies and no wind (a...

Memoirs of a Postpartum Part Two

Postpartum:adj. of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery. In my last blog “Memoirs of a Postpartum Part One”,...

Memoirs of a Postpartum Part One

Postpartum:adj. of or noting the period of time following childbirth; after delivery. I’m honored by the number of women who have...

With a Thankful Heart

As we all approach the New Year, many of us reflect on 2018. For me, it was another year of expansion in all areas of my life....

Born Free: The Story of Killian’s Entrance Earth-side

For years it has been my mission to support women in experiencing their powerful birth. Though my four previous births taught me a great...

As This Year Comes to a Close……

As this year comes to an end, many look back and reflect on their accomplishments, families, wealth, and health. If wise, many have...

A Mother’s Struggle: Talking PPD and PTSD

When I started this blog post, I was writing a rebuttal to an article “11 Reasons Why People Need to Stop Romanticizing Childbirth”. Each...

Seasons Come Full Circle

This year has been very different from what I ever thought it would be. It has been a season for many changes in my life. Early this year...