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Pregnant? Now What?
Pregnant? Now What? Do you know the right questions to ask to make sure you and your baby get the best care and the safest birth? How do you know what kind of birth you want? Take the quiz to see how much you know or how much you need to learn. Hurry up! You've...
Pregnancy Myths: Fact or Fiction?
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Postpartum Depression: Everything You Need To Know
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a depressive disorder linked to pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. This condition is considered a biopsychosocial phenomenon that means it’s a combination of biological, psychological and social factors.
Evidence On Natural Induction Using Breast Stimulation
Watch the Rebecca Dekker's video below, on medical evidence on inducing labor using breast stimulation. www.evidencebasedbirth.com Breast stimulation done one breast at a time (for an extended period of time with intermittent breaks) with a breast pump stimulates the...
Birth Plan Graphics
If you want to keep your birth plan as simple as possible and maybe a little more friendly, use these graphics: .
Visualization Script to Prepare For an Unexpected Cesarean Birth
You can listen to this recording or read the script below. by Liza Janda This is a visualization to prepare you for an unexpected Cesarean Birth. You have taken lots of time and effort to have a healthy pregnancy and to create your ideal birth. You’ve already shown...
Ideas For The Best Cesarean Possible by Penny Simkin
By Penny Simkin C-Mama Healing Salve 30 ml (1 oz) - $29.95Our amazing bodies are naturally designed to close wounds, soothe inflammations and rashes, staunch bleeding, resist infection and fade scars. Yet sometimes even nature's perfection needs a helping hand! You've...
Make Your Own Essential Oils Aromatherapy Spray
Here is the recipe I use for my aromatherapy spray in my prenatal yoga classes. I spray it on eye pillows each student gets at the end of all of my prenatal yoga classes. I’ve made this aromatherapy spray combination for years and sold it to my many of my prenatal...
Priority Number One – Safe, Healthy Birth, Baby, and Mama.
I was pretty determined to have a safe and healthy birth. That was priority number one – safe, healthy birth, baby, and mama. My husband, Chris, and I got educated and fully informed by taking a Bradley Method class. I also wanted to do everything to avoid a long labor. I learned in my Bradley Method class about some tricks and tips that could help labor progress well.
A Mother’s Meditation
This is such a lovely meditation for mothers and mothers-to-be. Have someone read it to you while you practice relaxation to prepare for labor. Or begin each day meditating on being present for yourself and your children. Motherhood is not easy. Give yourself grace. Take a moment and breathe.
