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The Story Of Birth
This is the story of birth. It’s the story of the birth of a woman as mother/doula/midwife, her passion for birth and the sprouting of a little seed into a fervent dedication to empowering herself and others, safely caring for mamas as they usher their babies into the...
Bradley Method Water Birth At Babies in Bloom
Our sweet little baby boy Daniel entered the world via an all natural water birth - a Bradley Method water birth - at Babies in Bloom at 12:26 am on Monday, December 15. He weighed 7 lbs, .2 oz and is 20 in. long. Our due date was December 11 and while I knew...
The Significance And Sanctity Of Birth
What is the significance of birth? Birth creates a shift in the universe. Pregnancy and birth are the most transformative moments of your life, they change everything. Birth changes your life, the life of your family, and your partner in ways you may not even realize...
41 Weeks & Eternally Doomed To A Permanent Pregnancy?
Our Bradley Method® birth story begins at 41 weeks. I was going crazy, convinced that I was eternally doomed to permanent pregnancy. Charlie hovered in a state of limbo, cautiously approaching each work day and unapologetically glued to his phone. Several days of...
Six Reasons To Be Upright In 2nd Stage Labor
The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth is a great way to prepare both your mind and your body for labor and birth. Having a support person, or "coach", who understands what to expect, is one of the biggest benefits of taking the Bradley Method. Below you will find...
Induction Of labor: 10 Questions To Ask
The Bradley Method not only prepares you with relaxation techniques to help you cope with labor pain. The Bradley Method gives you the right questions to ask your caregivers so that you are aware of all of your options. In your Bradley Method class you will learn all...
The Ultimate Birth Plan: A Safe Birth, A Healthy Baby, A Healthy Mom
Research proves that allowing mothers to go into labor on their own increases the chances of not only a safer and easier birth, but also helps ensure a healthy outcome for both mom and baby. The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth advocates allowing moms to start...
Depression in Pregnancy: Yoga Can Help
Anne Foy - Freelance contributor Impending motherhood is usually described as one of the most joyful moments in a woman’s life, yet evidence suggests that up to 26 per cent of pregnant women suffer from depression in pregnancy. 20-49% of healthy women experience...
Ignore Your Labor And Let Your Body Do Its Work-A Home Birth Story
This home birth came close to happening in the hospital, until this couple decided to listen to their instincts, and their hearts, to have the birth experience they truly wanted for their family. 6:00 am 04/20 Easter Sunday: I woke up feeling some low-grade...
Bringing Birth Back
In our Bradley Method classes you will learn the safest and best way to birth your baby. You'll learn all of the right questions to ask so that if you do end up having a Cesarean, you will know it really was the best choice for you and your baby. If you want to...