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Pregnancy – Get More Sleep, Get Better Sleep During Pregnancy!
I hear it again and again in my childbirth classes and my prenatal yoga classes. My pregnant students can’t get comfortable. They can’t stay asleep during pregnancy. They can’t get to sleep during pregnancy. They don’t get enough sleep during pregnancy. Here are a few...
read moreOnly 5% of Babies are Born on Their Due Date
I just hate the words “Due Date”! Why do I hate “Due Date”? Because everyone gets so focused on the "Due Date" day and just about everyone thinks their baby will arrive on that day. Well, here I go again bursting bubbles! ONLY 5% OF BABIES ARE BORN ON THEIR DUE DATE...
read moreYoga Can Improve Iron Deficiency and Anemia
The Relaxing Nature of Yoga Can Improve Iron Deficiency and Anemia We all know that yoga has great benefits for the mind and soul. It can reduce stress, rejuvenate the brain, promote concentration, and improve air circulation. However, scientific research has provided...
read moreYou Have No Options if You Don’t Ask Questions
If you can't remember informed consent questions to ask, you can always just say: "What else can you do?" or "Can we wait and do nothing? Why or why not?" Informed Consent Questions: 1. Is this an emergency, or do we have time to talk? 2. What would be the benefits of...
read moreHospital Bag and Comfort Tools for Labor and Birth
Is your hospital bag packed and ready? Your baby is almost ready to be born. But are you ready for labor and birth? There are a lot of things you should have packed and ready in your hospital bag to take with you to the hospital or birth center for your labor and...
read moreFirst Stage labor: Physiology, Emotional Signposts, Contractions, Coaching Techniques
This table is a summary of all the signs of first stage labor. One can tell where a woman is in labor by the emotions she's expressing, by the physiological signs, and by the contractions and their pattern. First stage labor is a lot of work for the...
read moreAvoid a Medical Induction – 10 Ways to Naturally Induce Labor
Naturally induce labor and avoid a medical induction. Naturally inducing labor will make labor easier on you and easier on your baby. But if you're past your due date, chances are pretty good you're getting pressured to medically induce your labor. These 10 tips can...
read moreHow to Give a Massage to a Pregnant Woman
Oh My Aching Back! A massage during pregnancy is always a welcome gift. Here is a step by step guide to give a massage to anyone. One of the most common complaints of pregnancy is an aching back. Your growing baby pulls your abdomen forward, and unless you work at...
read moreHow to Be the Best Labor/Birth Coach
What exactly is a Labor/Birth COACH? You’re probably at a loss as to how to help her. What in the world am I supposed to do as a labor/birth coach? Well, you’ve got 9 months to step up and show her how you can work as a team. All most people have ever...
read more9 EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR YOGA BEGINNERS
Ready to join the millions of people practicing yoga? If you're a yoga beginner, these 9 tips will help you get a good start on your own yoga practice. The ancient art of yoga has helpful guidelines to follow for a safe and healthy yoga practice. The yoga beginners'...
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