Mary Harris

When we picture birth prep, we often focus on the birthing person.But what about the partner? Whether it’s a spouse, friend, co-parent, or family member, the support person’s role in birth is vital. They hold the energy, offer grounding presence, and often serve as an advocate. But they rarely get the same attention or preparation. Common Partner Fears and Misconceptions Partners often worry: “What if I mess something up?” “What if I panic?” “How can I be helpful when I’ve never done this...

Some bodies run hot. Not metaphorically — literally. Night sweats that disrupt sleep. Hot flashes that arrive without warning. A persistent dryness in the pelvis that makes ordinary movement uncomfortable. These are not minor inconveniences. They are signals from a body working to find equilibrium, and they deserve a considered response. The Cooling Formula is a proprietary peristeam blend developed in collaboration with herbalist Julia Onnie-Hay for A Loving Start. It was formulated...

Peristeam hydrotherapy is not a wellness trend. It is a warmth-based practice with centuries of cross-cultural history — used in postpartum recovery, menstrual support, and general pelvic wellness across traditions in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and beyond. Different cultures have called it different things and used different herbs. The underlying principle has remained consistent: warmth, steam, and plant medicine applied gently to the pelvic area to support circulation, tissue health, and...