His skin was pale, his temperament was calm, and he wasn’t eating. He wasn’t himself. On the outside he wasn't crying, but in my heart I knew, on the inside he was in pain. Through the chaos, I would come to learn his white blood cells had turned on his body, destroying over 80% of his red blood cells.
I sat there as they held him down. Every one of my muscles tensed as they drilled into his bone marrow to hydrate him before a blood transfusion could happen. I held his tiny hand crying, confused, angry, and frustrated.
This was the scariest, darkest time of my life. I felt helpless. I felt out of control. I felt like a failure. Like his cells had done to his own body — I turned on myself with criticism, shame, and doubt.
Did I cause this?
Why hadn’t I seen this coming?
I thought I was doing things right, why didn’t it work?
Will my partner ever trust me again?
Will I ever trust myself again?
I began to question everything I knew as a mother. Out of fear, I lost faith and silenced my inner voice, listening only to the guidance of those who “knew better than me”.
My son was released from the hospital, which had just saved his life, and I was explained his treatment plan. A blood clot had developed in his leg from the transfusion. He would need six full months of treatment and “hopefully” the blood clot would be gone. Six full months of painful blood thinner injections every day.
I was sick to my stomach at the thought of administering so many injections. It didn’t feel right. But who was I? What did I know? So I began the injections.
For the first whole week I followed the plan precisely. I held my son down and gave him the injections. He hated it. I hated it. He cried. I cried. After the seventh day of injections, I collapsed, and made one of the most courageous decisions in my life.
The time came for his first monthly check up on the bloodclot. His health had improved dramatically and he was back to his lively self, but I was scared. When they find out I stopped the shots, will social services be called? Will I be deemed a negligent mother?
They performed the ultrasound. No blood clot. The medical staff was puzzled. We were only one month into a six month plan. They checked the equipment for issues. They brought in another doctor to take a look. The consensus was unanimous, the blood clot was gone.
I’m Elise Bowerman, mother of two and founder of Birth Humanity, which has helped over 2,000 women globally to prepare for birth and navigate the challenges only a mom can truly understand.
For nearly 20 years, I’ve guided women and families through a variety of healing and lifestyle practices from dance, Reiki, yoga, and womb circles to Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines, as well as childbirth and postpartum doula care. My work blends my lived experience as a mom with decades of study in both traditional and holistic medicine.
My goal is NOT to tell you what to do, or to challenge your values, traditions, or beliefs. And I’m certainly not here to put down our medical system.
I’m here as a fellow mom, sharing how I’ve raised my children to be strong and healthy while creating a crystal-clear family health plan. My heart is to help you feel the same: comfort, confidence, and ease in your decisions.
Find yourself inconsistent with how you use modern medicine and holistic medicine.
Feel overwhelmed with the heavy burden of making major healthcare decisions for your children.
Are exhausted from researching and want reputable resources to trust.
Leave doctor appointments with more questions than answers... or feel dismissed rather than listened to.
Crave real tools, local resources, and candid conversations about your healthcare choices as a mom and protector of your children.
It’s not about throwing away what you already know. It’s about expanding your toolkit so you can cut through the noise and barriers that exist to live a daily life rooted in peace and calm.
Natural support for immunity and whole-child health.
The ability to discern between what your intuition says and advice from doctors, social media, family and friends.
Simply daily rituals that bring more peace and rhythm into your home.
A personalized guidebook to use at home, bring to doctor appointments for support, and get the whole family on the same page.
A continued connection with other Aligned Mothers in our private group chat to ask questions, share ah-ha moments, and wins of trusting your gut over the noise.
In-person
September 27th
Saturday, 1 - 5 pm
at TRV|FIT in Oak Park, MI
$222
Payment plan available.
Includes
Live Content, Small Groups, Personalized Guidebook, and Q&A
This experience is really a life-long skillset your future self will thank you for. As the needs of your children evolve, so will your ability to respond from a place of clarity and self-trust.
You will receive
In-person guidance by Elise Bowerman
Including opportunity for group discussion and Q&A
Mom's Healthcare Compass guidebook
Filled with real-life applications for at-home care and at doctor visits with personalization options. This will be your #1 resource when you return home.
BONUS: Introduction to Homeopathy
Immediately after registering, get a 30-minute straight-to-the-point video from me as homeopathy is the most utilized medicine in our home
BONUS: Your favorite beverage to enjoy
Visit Mother Handsome (next door) to bring some comfort into this day of exploration
BONUS: Delicious light late lunch
Prepared with love from my heart to yours
BONUS: Private connection with moms
Continue the discussion, share resources, and support one another in my secure chat group
Whether you're on the fence or saved your spot - this guide will give you the clarity to trust your instincts backed by science to make confident health decisions for your children.
— Lauren H
I wanted to understand different alternatives and ways to feel content when it came to my kids health. What I gained was the patience to pause and look at options that were right for my family instead of rushing into action. I learned how to trust my motherly intuition.
— Rica L
I’m a first time mom and decided to give Elise’s class a try, and it was definitely worth every penny! She is very knowledgeable and has taught me a lot within the course! I found the materials through the online modules very useful! I definitely would recommend this class! 11 out of 10!
— Amelia S
It’s a great way to find a community of other people sharing the same experiences. I look forward to our sessions each week!
Moms who worry about being a "bad mom" if they go against medical advice or their parents/spouses beliefs and went to release the need to people please.
Moms who use natural medicine for themselves, but it still feels like "testing" or "experimenting" when thinking about using natural medicine for their kids.
Moms who are ready to cut through the noise of social media influencers, doctors, alternative practitioners, even family members and friends advice.
Moms who want to confidently walk the clear path for their family's health with compassionate support; no judgement or feeling alone.
Moms tired of spending hours searching for trustworthy information on natural alternatives only to return to the modern medical cycle of care.
Have more questions? You're in the right place!
This guide will be your at-home resource based on what you identify as important in your family’s healthcare as you progress through the day. It is everything Elise believes is vital to identify for yourself as a mom to care for your children bridging science with inner wisdom.
Moms have said it is packed with inspiration, resources, and wisdom that they didn't know they needed... until they used it.
There is a large free parking lot behind TRV|FIT. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early.
An email will be sent with more details upon registering. For now, please consider: wearing layers, bring any items you would like to sit on floor with (i.e. meditation cushion, floor chair, folded blankets, etc.), water bottle and snacks, along with an open heart and mind.
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