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Third Baby – Educate myself on labor and find a better path forward.
Past experience with epidural: Â When I had my first baby, I went into labor and delivery very blindly. I did no research and followed suit with most women I know and respect who have given birth with a plan to get the epidural and trust the doctors. Fortunately, I...
First Time Moms – 10 Steps to Avoiding a Cesarean
10 WAYS FIRST-TIME MOMS CAN AVOID A C-SECTION DELIVERY A cesarean section should be a relatively rare way to deliver a baby. In the United States, over 32% of women give birth in an operating room. While a C-section may be the safest way to deliver under high-risk...
Are You Trying to Avoid a Cesarean?
Are you trying to avoid a cesarean? One way to help you to achieve that goal is to avoid using an epidural. But you must take a childbirth class, like the Bradley Method, that gives you all the tools and techniques to be able to cope during your labor. Here is some...
Why Do I Need to See a Lactation Consultant?
Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to bond with your child, but for some new moms, it can also be a highly stressful experience. There are many factors that can affect your ability to breastfeed. If you're finding that you have struggles breastfeeding your baby or any...
Newborn Screening Tests California
After your baby's birth, he/she will be tested for genetic diseases and other newborn illnesses and issues.
Sun-Safe Babies – How/When to Use Sun Protection for Your LO
Sun-Safe Babies Now that spring has sprung and all that rain is just a memory, it’s time to get outside in the beautiful sunshine. That Vitamin D is so good for you, but it comes with the dangers of the sun. So you probably have questions about the sun and sunscreen...
Ale’s Natural Birth Story – the Bradley Method

Bradley Method Natural Birth Story Kelsey & Raul

If This is Really Labor, What Now?
IS THIS LABOR? Here’s how you know that this is truly labor - If you are having contractions that follow a pattern, becoming progressively stronger, lasting longer, and occurring closer together, this is labor! When in doubt, think: LONGER STRONGER CLOSER TOGETHER...
Do I Need a Labor Induction? How Do I Know it’s Right For Me and My Baby?
A Common Procedure? Labor induction has become a common procedure for women who are between 37 and 42 weeks gestation. Â It's used when a woman hasn't gone into labor on her own, or when doctors think it would be safer for the mother and baby if they induced labor. In...
