6. Cloth Diapers with Alysia -- Part I

12/11/18 • 44 min

This episode features Alysia mother of two boys. She talks about why she loves cloth diapers and how they are easy to wash and care for. We discuss the different types of modern cloth diapers including our favorite Black-owned brands! In Part II of this episode, we discuss cloth menstrual pads AKA mama cloth!

We absolutely LOVE these cloth diapers:

We absolutely LOVE these cloth diapers:

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5. Shayla and Isaiah's Birth Story

Atlanta residents Shayla and Isaiah had two home births! Shayla always knew she wanted a natural birth. Shayla’s first child, Maya Malawi was born at home. It was a planned home birth supported by Shayla’s midwife (a traveling, holistic, elder midwife and herbalist) and her midwife’s assistant. Shayla loved her midwife so much that she hired her when she became pregnant a second time. This is also the story of her second-born daughter Sanai Nairobi, born at home in the water as Shayla “breathed her baby out.”

Shayla's Birth Affirmations:

I am whole and at peace

I feel the nourished life force energy

I listen to my body and respond accordingly

I live my life in truth guided by the wisdom of Ma’at and Aset

I have an open heart

I send healing energy to my baby

I trust my body and my body was made for this

I ask and receive exactly what I need

I have everything i need

I am at peace

I desire foods that move me and support my health

I can handle whatever comes up

Access your ancestor’s wisdom

My womb is filled with love

I breathe and eliminate tension

My mind is relaxed, my body is relaxed

I am a wonderful mother

My body becomes stronger and more flexible everyday

My baby feels my love and reassurance and knows that all is well

The tissue in my birth path is completely healthy and safe

I trust my baby to know exactly how and when to be born

I am secure and so is my baby

Visualize your baby relaxing

I trust my inner wisdom

Birth comes easily to me

My belly is full of light and love

My baby moves gently along its journey

I see my womb and yoni hugging my baby guiding him or her down gently into being

Make an intention of relaxing through your labor

My baby is positioned perfectly for a smooth and easy birth

My baby is safe

My baby loves to breastfeed

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7. Mama Cloth with Alysia -- Part II

Isis and Chae continue their conversation with Alysia who is a mom of two boys. She always had an interest in cloth menstrual pads AKA mama cloth but made the switch when she began cloth diapering her son Apollo. Alysia was diagnosed with endometriosis and started mama cloth because she had really heavy, painful cycles. She was actually scheduled to have her ovaries removed but then she discovered mama cloth. Once she started using cloth, Alysia noticed a dramatic disappearance in her symptoms! No more painful periods, cramps, or endometriosis in the 3 years since she started using her mama cloth.

Check out @whoosinyourpanties and @sapphirebloomstitches to see some cute cloth pads!

Alysia and Chae also enjoy Cream and Coco feminine soaps (especially Honeypot and Nookie Swirl!)