by Liza Janda | Feb 10, 2017 | Bradley Method, Positive Birth Stories |
INFORMED CHOICES This is the story of a courageous mom and dad who became their own advocates, and good consumers of medical care by making their own informed decisions under challenging circumstances. They chose to make informed decisions with their care providers...
by Liza Janda | Feb 7, 2017 | Bradley Method, Natural Birth Stories, Positive Birth Stories |
CERTAIN MY BABY WAS ARRIVING EARLY It was Tuesday and I was 40 weeks pregnant. I was at my appointment with my midwife, Paula, and I was full of disappointment. I had been certain my baby was arriving early. I was hesitant to have a vaginal exam since I knew it...
by Liza Janda | Aug 22, 2016 | Doulas I Know |
This is the story of how Debbie Shelton became a doula/Monitrice, written by Debbie and edited by Liza Janda For twenty years I was so fortunate to support women through the life-changing event of becoming a mother. I was a labor and delivery nurse and I loved my job!...
by Liza Janda | Jul 27, 2016 | Bradley Method, Healing From Traumatic Birth, Labor and Birth Advice |
PICTURE PERFECT PREGNANCY I had a picture perfect pregnancy. It was absolutely blissful! I ate right; exercised almost daily, attended Bradley Method classes, went to prenatal yoga, meditated, practiced relaxation, prayed and created a birth plan dripping in beauty...
by Liza Janda | Mar 21, 2016 | Doulas I Know, Easier Labor & Birth |
First, It’s never too late to try to hire a doula for your baby’s birth. Research has shown that your birth experience will be better overall if you prepare by taking a good childbirth class, and hire a doula to help you and your birth partner navigate the...