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Labor, Birth, Baby and Postpartum doTerra Kit

A great value and a great KIT: Includes Clary Sage 15 ml, Lavender 15ml, Wild Orange 5 ml, Sample Myrrh, Sample Peppermint, Sample Digestzen and doTerra membership.

Preferred Membership gives you 20% off retails and the ability to earn points for free items. Wholesale Membership gives you 25% off of retails, the ability to earn points, free product of the month for ordering 125 points with loyalty reward monthly orders, and opportunities to earn cash back. YOU MUST CALL OR LEAVE CONTACT INVORMATION FOR US TO COMPLETE YOUR ORDER.

Clary Sage Essential Oil- Clary Sage is a versatile essential oil for labor. It causes more effective contractions, so you can put a few drops on your inner ankles to keep labor progressing well. You can also try this as a natural way to induce labor. It can also be used to reduce pain and aid in circulation. 15 ml

Lavender Essential Oil- Lavender is a very versatile essential oil you can use all throughout your labor to promote relaxation and help relieve pain. You can even use it to help heal any bruising your baby may have gotten during birth. 15 ml

Wild Orange Essential Oil - 
Cold-pressed from the orange peel, wild orange is excellent for energizing and revitalizing. It is also commonly used as an effective tool for uplifting mood, as well as for its wonderful citrus aroma. This is good for keeping your spirits up waiting for labor to begin and those dreaded Baby Blues. 5 ml

Peppermint Essential Oil- You can smell peppermint essential oil to relieve nausea during labor. This oil is also helpful to relieve the pain from back labor. Just massage on your lower back. Sample Size (enough for labor)

Myrrh Essential Oil- 1 drops of Myrrh 1 oz. of carrier oil; use a q-tip to apply a few drops daily in and around the bellybutton. Repeat 2-3 times per day. It is recommended to start using this blend the day of birth. The stub will often heal and drop off within 5 or 6 days instead of the usual 10 or more days. Inhaling the aroma of myrrh can also get a stalled labor going again. Myrrh increases the strength of contractions. Add a few drops to a cotton ball to sniff as needed or rub 1-3 drops onto abdomen with a carrier oil. Sample Size 

DigestZen -
For infants tummy trouble, dilute 1-2 drops DigestZen with 1-2 tbsp fractionated coconut oil or other carrier oil Sample Size

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Clary Sage - The Woman's Essential Oil

Clary Sage is biennial or perennial herb that grows up to six feet in height. Clary Sage is known for its ability to ease monthly menstrual cycles ad help balance hormones. The main chemical component of Clary Sage is linalyl acetate, part of the esters group, making it one of the most relaxing, soothing, and balancing essential oils. In the Middle Ages, the Clary Sage plant was nicknamed “clear eyes” for its positive effects on the eyes, and it was frequently used for female discomfort, as a throat gargle, and for soothing minor skin irritations. Inhaling Clary Sage can soothe nervous tension, lighten mood, and create a sense of euphoria.

Primary Benefits:

Soothe monthly discomfort associated with menstrual cycles. 

Helps balance hormones.

Soothes nervous tension and lightens mood.

Calming and soothing to the skin.

Uses:

For menstrual discomfort, rub three to five drops on the abdomen.

Combine with Roman Chamomile and add to bath water for a stress-relieving bath.

Apply to feet or pulse points to help balance hormones.

Diffuse or apply to pillow at night for a restful sleep.

Add to shampoo or hair conditioner to promote healthy hair and scalp.

Combine with dōTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to massage, soothe, or rejuvenate skin.
BIRTH:  Yep, you guessed it; Clary Sage is good for women in labor.  To increase and strengthen contractions, apply Clary Sage around the inside of ankles. Others have applied the essential oil, along with a carrier oil, directly to the abdomen. 

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Although you can enroll with a $35 fee and purchase products individually, the cheapest route with the best selections are the enrollment kits and your membership fee is included in the price. Just use the order number or the name. You can preview them and get the order number here: (http://www.mydoterra.com/carolinawaterbirth/)
The following three kits are the most common orders.

Family Physician® and Slim & Sassy Kit 

This kit includes:
• Family Physician Kit: 5 mL bottles of Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Melaleuca, Oregano, Frankincense, Deep Blue®, Breathe, DigestZen®, and On Guard®
• Slim & Sassy
• Wellness Advocate Introductory Packet*
• Enrollment
The dōTERRA Wellness Advocate Introductory Packet includes a Living dōTERRA Naturally, Sharing dōTERRA Naturally, Building dōTERRA Naturally, Product Guide, cap stickers, and a welcome letter.

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Your Price $150.00
Points Earned toward Freebies 110.00

Home Essentials Kit

This kit includes:
• Frankincense (15 mL)
• Lavender (15 mL)
• Lemon (15 mL)
• Melaleuca (15 mL)
• Oregano (15 mL)
• Peppermint (15 mL)
• Breathe (15 mL)
• DigestZen® (15 mL)
• On Guard® (15 mL)
• Deep Blue®(5 mL)
• Petal Diffuser
• Wellness Advocate Introductory Packet*

Home Essentials Kit

• Enrollment
The dōTERRA Wellness Advocate Introductory Packet includes a Living dōTERRA Naturally, Sharing dōTERRA Naturally, Building dōTERRA Naturally, Product Guide, cap stickers, and a welcome letter.

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Your Price $275.00
Retail $366.57
Points Earned toward Freebies 225.00

Natural Solutions Kit

This kit includes:
Essential Oils:
5 mL bottles:
• Serenity
• DigestZen
• Purify
• Melaleuca
• Oregano
• AromaTouch
• Frankincense
• Breathe
• Balance
10 mL bottles:
• PastTense
• HD Clear
• Clary Calm
15 mL bottles:
• Citrus Bliss
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Peppermint
• Slim & Sassy
• Lemongrass
On Guard Collection:
• On Guard Protective Blend (15mL)
• On Guard Beadlets
• On Guard Toothpaste
• On Guard Hand Wash w/2 Dispensers
Other Products:
• Life Long Vitality
• TerraZyme
• HD Clear Foaming Face Wash
• Deep Blue Rub
• Fractionated Coconut Oil (4 oz)
• Sample Vials
• Aroma Lite Diffuser
• Wooden Box
• Wellness Advocate Introductory Packet*
• Enrollment
The dōTERRA Wellness Advocate Introductory Packet includes a Living dōTERRA Naturally, Sharing dōTERRA Naturally, Building dōTERRA Naturally, Product Guide, cap stickers, and a welcome letter.

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Your Price $550.00
Retail $733.33
Points Earned toward Freebies 400.00

Natural Solutions Kit

Doula Du Jour Supports Preemie Milkbank

As Spartanburg Regional Hospital opens the areas only Milkbank for preemies, Doula Du Jour's Erin Shreve explains the benefits.  Erin is the coordinator for Doula Du Jour and lactation instructor at Carolina WaterBirth.

We are pleased to see such a wonderful program for the Upstate's babies who need it the most.
Full story and link below:

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SPARTANBURG, SC (FOX Carolina) -

At Spartanburg Regional Medical Center the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is dark and quiet. It's kept that way to simulate life inside the womb for babies born too early. It's those babies who are most vulnerable and depend the most on human breast milk.

"For our very low birth weight babies having breast milk can be the difference between life and death," said Elizabeth Kissinger, the Director of Women's and Children's Services at Spartanburg Regional.

But according to Kissinger, procuring human breast milk is a hard task.

"Right now it is hard to come by and it's expensive," she said.

So within the last month, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center partnered with Medical University of South Carolina and Mothers Milk Bank of South Carolina to become a milk depot, the first in the Upstate where mothers can donate breast milk.

Kissinger said donors are likely mothers who produce more milk than their own newborn needs or mothers who have experienced a loss and want to donate their milk in their baby's honor.

Kissinger said the hospital will provide donors with everything they need, including breast milk bags and that the entire process is free.

“They can donate their milk here and then we ship it to the milk bank so that they can pasteurize it and test it and do all that they need to do,” said Kissinger.

After that, she said the milk bank then sells the milk back to the hospitals to use for their neonates. Kissinger said by being a donation site, the hospital hopes they'll now always have a steady supply.

"There's no first-come, first-serve type of a thing, but it certainly is good to have a great relationship with the milk bank, so they know that we are consistently bringing milk in and sending them the donor milk,” said Kissinger.

Erin Shreve a labor doula with Doula Du'jour at the Carolina WaterBirth Center says having a milk depot in the Upstate will be valuable.

“I think throwing breast milk away makes any mom feel like wow, what a waste because it's like liquid gold to us and there's no formula that can duplicate breast milk, what's in breast milk and what breast milk does for children,” said Shreve.

And with a local option, Shreve believes more women would be likely to donate.

“It's the same thing with blood,” said Shreve. “The blood mobile goes all over the place so people are more likely to do it, but if you had to send your breast milk off somewhere or take it somewhere really far away, you're not as likely to do it.

Kissinger said the hospital is currently awaiting some equipment, but said she expects to be able to begin accepting breast milk donations as early as the end of March.

For more information on donating, visit Spartanburgregional.com

Copyright 2015 FOX Carolina (Meredith Corporation) All rights reserved. 

Read more: http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/28311133/spartanburg-regional-to-open-upstates-first-breast-milk-donation-site#ixzz3TzWQVSPX

#milkbank #doula #midwife #birthcenters #breastfeeding

Our Birth, Sammy tells us about meeting her baby, Phoenix #midwife #birthcenter

One of our biggest concerns was where Phoenix would be born. After looking at several hospitals and birth centers, we decided to give birth at Carolina Water Birth. We instantly liked the midwife, Sandy, and we liked the idea of being able to give birth naturally...and we REALLY loved the tub... :-)

On December 23rd, 2013, we celebrated Brian's birthday with the girls.

On December 24th at 4:30am, I woke up feeling like I needed to use the bathroom. I sat up on the edge of the bed and my water suddenly broke. I called out to Brian, telling him that my water had broke. The water kept coming and coming as if someone had turned on the bathroom faucet. The floor and bed were totally drenched. We frantically called our midwife, thinking we'd have to rush to the birthing center. But since I wasn't having any contractions, she told me to get some rest and call her when I started having regular contractions. She also told me exercises to do.

Brian helped me clean everything up and we happily got more rest. Brian's sister Sarah came and took the girls for some fun holiday activities while I rested and did my exercises. When it got later and I still wasn't having regular contractions, my midwife had me come in. Although it wouldn't be until much later that I had regular contractions, my midwife declared that I was in active labor at 7:30pm as I was fully dilated. My contractions never got as strong and regular as they needed to be so it took a lot of walking and other exercises all night long to get Phoenix to come.

In the morning hours, my midwife asked me if I was ready to push. So tired of labor and ready to get in the tub, I said, "Yes!" But it was soon evident that it wasn't time yet. I came out to labor more. I had been going through back labor this whole time and had seen very little progress for all my efforts. The nurse- midwife checked me out to see what was going on. She discovered that my cervix was blocking Phoenix's head. She moved it out of the way, and when she did, he flipped. I was no longer in back labor and he was suddenly coming!

We got back in the tub. I pushed and pushed - I was starting to be afraid he would never come, but my midwife, the nurse midwife, and my doula kept encouraging me. Then, I finally was able to feel Phoenix's head. As soon as I could feel that it was like the reality hit and I knew I could do it. I pushed with more vigor, and at 9:55am, Phoenix came!

Daddy was right there to catch him as Phoenix came out in the water. Phoenix was born beautifully. Despite his size, I didn't tear at all. Brian picked Phoenix up and placed him in my arms. I couldn't help but just stare at this beautiful baby - his skin was beautiful and dark. He nursed almost immediately. He weighed 8lbs, 6oz and was 20.25 inches long.

Carolina WaterBirth: Birth Centers Redefined by Obstetric Association

Carolina WaterBirth: Birth Centers Redefined by Obstetric Association: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Febuary 4, 2015 ACOG RELEASES A NEW CONSENSUS RECOGNIZING THAT BIRTH CENTERS SHOULD BE ACCEPTED WITHIN...

Birth Centers Redefined by Obstetric Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Febuary 4, 2015

ACOG RELEASES A NEW CONSENSUS RECOGNIZING THAT BIRTH CENTERS SHOULD BE ACCEPTED WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BY STATE-LICENSED HOSPITALS.  

Washington, DC, February 4, 2015– American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology along with the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine has released a new consensus on appropriate Levels of Maternity Care.    The Consensus takes brave new steps by announcing ACOG’s desire to improve patient care to Free-Standing Birth Center (FSBC) patients through seamless transfers between the levels of maternity care. 

 “The new consensus reflects national changes in childbirth.  Affordable Care mandates birthing center insurance reimbursements now, and consumers are asking for more alternative care.  This is a brave step from ACOG and we should see our national cesarean rates and birth statistics improving when these guidelines are implemented.” - Sandy Glenn, Licensed Midwife and Certified Professional Midwife

Having FSBCs recognized as a part of the hospital healthcare system is of major benefit to Natural Birth Advocates, Midwives and South Carolina Maternity patients.  Under the new guidelines, hospitals will be working cooperatively with Licensed Free-Standing Birthing Centers for the greater good of patient care needs.

The consensus not only includes Free-Standing Birth Centers, but also recognizes independent midwives known as Certified Professional Midwives and Licensed Midwives.   Previously, ACOG traditionally recognized Nurse Midwives who worked directly with or were supervised by a physician. 

This new ACOG standard of care encourages hospitals to provide arrangements with FSBCs, just as they do with other hospitals.  Larger hospitals cannot refuse or neglect care from a patient who transferred from a smaller hospital, and now the same will be true if a patient needs to be transferred from a birth center to an acute care hospital. 

Jessica Cooper, Registered Nurse and consumer of Birthing Center care says, “I am excited that ACOG has finally recognized midwives and birthing centers.  I agree with the definition used and hope that it might convince women to consider birthing centers as a safe and appropriate option for certain women.”  

There are currently five FSBS in South Carolina that will be effected by the consensus.  In the past two years four Bills were introduced in the state house pertaining to Licensed Midwives Birthing Centers, and DHEC is considering revision of both regulations in the summer of 2015.  The consensus is just in time to be used as a standard for law makes and the Department of Health. 

The consensus was released by ACOG in its February publication: http://www.acog.org/Resources-And-Publications/Obstetric-Care-Consensus-Series/Levels-of-Maternal-Care

Carolina WaterBirth is part of a Free-Standing Birth Center in Simpsonville, SC.  They deliver babies for Healthy moms by utilizing Certified Professional Midwives, Licensed Midwives and physicians. Natural Childbirth, Water Birth, Birth Classes, Breastfeeding support and Doulas enhance Carolina WaterBirth’s services by promoting Normal Vaginal Deliveries while lowering the risk birth complications.  Carolina WaterBirth believes that a birth center should be available for every pregnant mother that qualifies for low risk pregnancy care.

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Essential Oils for kidney pain? I'm impressed!

Well, it happened again.  After a week of feeling 'blah,' then BAM sudden kidney pain without any other normal signs or symptoms of a UTI.

Then the dreaded "pee stick of many colors."  Ugh!  It's a kidney infection.  And to make matters worse the doctor was at the desk willing to give me an antibiotics.  Bless his heart, yes I feel like poo.  Yes, I know we have a mom in labor, but antibiotics.  I'll pass.

Earlier this year it happened just as abruptly and my trusted cranberry juice had no effect.  But this time I decided to try something else.  You guessed it: ESSENTIAL OILS.

6 drops of Oregano, 2 drops of Frankincense and 6 drops of On Guard in a capsule.

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That's what the book said.  (I'll admit, I misread and only did 2 drops of Onguard). Since I'm not as big of a hippy as many of you would like to think, I've never filled a capsule before, but I figured it out.  The nasty smelling Oregano ran down my hand as I was filling so I just rubbed it over my bladder and right kidney where I was feeling the pain.

Then I drank 32 ounces of pure cranberry mixed with a few Emergent-C packets.  I was miserable so I put a heating pad over the oils on my back with a moist towel and went to bed.

Within an hour, I was feeling better.  By morning, it was almost completely gone.  Three doses and another 32 ounces of cranberry later and I feel cured.  As for the "pee stick of many colors;" it's almost the normal colors again and it's been less than 24 hours.  I'm impressed.

It's really quit amazing.  Just be warned that the Oregano is very hot and it didn't settle well on my stomach, but I think it was worth it.

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Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Oil from dōTERRA^®

Powerful antiseptic properties, very strong antioxidant

Oregano oil has a heavy, herbaceous, spicy, pungent aroma that really lingers.  No one would ever confuse it with perfume.  However, what it lacks as a perfume, it more than makes up for in other important ways.  Oregano oil

• has powerful anti-viral properties.  Studies have shown it to be highly damaging to many kinds of virsuses.
• has been demonstrated to be 99% effective at reducing airborne bacteria.

With a score of 153,007 µTE/100 g on the antioxidant ORAC scale, oregano oil has proven itself as an outstanding antioxidant that provides powerful help in fighting the effects of free radicals.

15 mL bottle.

About oregano oil:

Oregano is a member of the mint family, and is often described as nature's most potent antiseptic.  Jean Valnet described oregano oil as one of the strongest known anti-inflammatory substances and, in terms of reversing pain and inflammation, it has nearly the power of morphine.
Oregano is also an excellent lymphatic stimulator.
Because of its strong anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-viral properties, it is often used for candidacies and fungal infections.
Oregano oil is certified by the FDA as GRAS; however, it is a very "hot" oil, so dilution is a carrier oil is recommended, especially for ingestion.

Key properties of oregano oil

Primary constituents of oregano oil:

• Carvacrol, thymol, linalool and borneol
• Betabisabolene, caryophyllene

Some of the therapeutic properties of oregano include: antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antioxidant, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, anti-viral and disinfectant.

Common uses for oregano oil

Oregano oil can be used very effectively for fungus and athlete's foot infections.  Simply dilute to 50% or more with a carrier oil and apply topically, twice daily.
Oregano is also very potent when used for respiratory ailments, such as colds, flu, sore throat, asthma and bronchitis.  It helps to relieve congestion, loosen phlegm and quiet coughs.  Either applying it topically (diluted, unless applied to the feet) or diffused, it offers you excellent benefits.
For an intestinal infection or digestive problems, oregano oil can be diluted and ingested.  Take 1-2 drops in a tablespoon of vegetable oil, or dilute and place in a capsule.
Oregano oil can be diffused for its antiseptic and anti-bacterial properties, to clear the air of pathogens, or used as a mouthwash and gargle for sore throats.  Dilute and use for oil-pulling to treat a mouth infection.

Modern research into oregano oil

Recent research shows that oregano stimulates the flow of bile, aiding in digestion.
Clinical studies have been made on oregano's germ-killing effectiveness.  Researchers at the University of Tennessee reported that, among various plant oils, oil of oregano enxhibited the greatest anti-bacterial action against common pathogenic germs, such as staph, E. coli and listeria.
A recent medical journal study compared the anti-candida effect of oregano oil to that caprylic acid.  The resultes indicated thatoregano oil is over 100 times more potent than caprylic acid against candida.

Other uses for oregano oil

Oregano oil is used as a fragrance component in soaps, colognes and perfumes, especially fragrances for men.
Because it is so hightly concentrated, a little bit goes a long way.  When first getting acquainted with oregano oil, it would be wise to start out with caution, when applying it topically, and use only 1 drop of oregano oil to 3 parts of dōTerra's fractionated coconut oil.

1. To treat bacterial and fungal infections, 1 drop of oregano oil may be placed in an 8-ounce glass of water or juice and taken internally once or twice a day.  (While this may be technically correct, I would not personally recommend doing this.  It is much better to dilute oregano oil in a vegetable oil or whole, raw milk — something with a fatty content sufficient to dilute the oil.  I've found that taking oregano with water or juice creates some "issues" with the digestive tract.)
2. Place one drop of oregano oil, diluted in 1 teaspoon of agave, honey or maple syrup, under the tongue, twice a day, to fight infections.
3. For use in the bath, mix 1-3 drops of diluted oregano oil with body gel or shampoo, and add it to the bath water.  Never just add this oil to the water, as it will "puddle" on the surface and can burn sensitive tissues.
4. As an antiseptic, the diluted oil can be used in cloths to wipe down kitchen and bathroom countertops.
5. Dilute 1 teaspoon oregano oil in 2 teaspoons of dōTerra's fractionated coconut oil and apply with a cotton swab, to the affected area, up to three times a day.