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Two Perspectives On A Home Birth – Mom & Dad
Ritzo: Rebecca lost what appeared to be part of her mucous plug on Saturday night, her "official" due date. Since she told me she felt something different going on I decided to inflate the birth tub and get it ready. She emailed Andrea, our midwife, to inform her of...
30 POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY TO A WOMAN DURING LABOR
A laboring mother will soak up whatever atmosphere, attitude, encouragement, or discouragement you surround her with. So, make sure you say only positive things to a laboring mother. You can not praise or encourage a laboring mother enough.
12 Things That Make Labor & Birth Really Long
WHO WANTS A LONG LABOR AND BIRTH? NOBODY! A lot of people are afraid of labor and birth. Nobody wants a long labor. If I had some fairy dust to sprinkle on every pregnant mom I know, I'd pour a dump truck amount of fairy dust and wish for a quick and effective labor....
8 Steps To Reducing Pain In Labor- Water In Labor Is The Key
by Liza Janda
Water in labor is also known as an “Aqua-dural”. In other words, for many women in labor, submerging their bodies and laboring in water can have three benefits:
Relaxation
Less Pain
More Effective Contractions
Constipation in Pregnancy-5 Tips To Get Things Moving
There are 5 really simple solutions and cures to constipation in pregnancy. Read on and start feeling better.
Want A Natural Birth? Avoid These Mistakes!
Want a Safe, Natural Birth? Avoid These Common Mistakes by Liza Janda Avoiding These Game Changing Mistakes Can Help You Achieve Your Natural Birth Pay attention to your labor. The best thing to do when labor begins is to IGNORE YOUR LABOR! Believe me, your labor will...
Prenatal Yoga Classes Help With Birth
Below is another natural birth story with some valuable opportunities to point out lots of things Michelle did right that helped her achieve the natural birth that she wanted. I want to thank you so much for the great Prenatal Yoga class that you offer at Babies In...
Cambria Lee
Below is the natural birth story of Emily, Tyson, and Cambria Lee Perez. I've added comments, highlighted, to emphasize things they did that were very helpful in achieving the birth they wanted for their daughter. If you want t learn more, click here. Liza Janda...
Need A Childbirth Class?-Take This Quiz To Find Out
By Liza Janda AAHCC, E-RYT, RPYT 1. Epidurals a. Have been proven safe for babies during labor and birth b. Are necessary because the pain of labor and birth is unbearable c. Can cause drops in blood pressure, fetal distress and fever in the mother d. Can...
Carpal Tunnel and Pregnancy: What Can I Do To Relieve The Painful, Prickly, Numbness in My Wrists?
by Liza Janda AAHCC, E-RYT, RPYT What exactly is the cause of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in pregnancy? A lot of pregnant women suffer from a dull, aching, a sharp, painful, or even a prickly, tingling feeling in their wrists and forearms. It often appears in the second...