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Chalmers Chicken
Get some yummy protein at dinner with this recipe. 3 ounces of chicken has 30 grams of protein. Chalmers Chicken 6-8 chicken breasts 1/4 C butter 1/3 C honey 1/4 C dijon mustard 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp basil or more if you like (sometimes I used the dried basil so use...
Relaxation For Labor and Birth
One of the best ways to prepare for labor and birth is to practice relaxation every day. You can learn how to train your body to relax on demand. Getting control over the breath is another great way to stimulate the relaxation response in your body. By mastering...
Pregnant-Increase Your Protein Intake! by Liza Janda
See more articles by Liza The Bradley Method's nutrition program recommends that pregnant women need 80-100 grams of protein every single day during their pregnancy. The benefits of increasing your protein intake are many, but especially to help ensure a healthy,...
Salad Recipe For High Blood Pressure In Pregnancy
I got this recipe from Celesta Ranisi a licensed midwife, who takes care of pregnant moms and their growing babies, in San Diego. Don't just use this for high blood pressure while you're pregnant. This is a great salad for flushing your pregnant body of any swelling...
A Childbirth Educator’s Favorite Childbirth Videos By Liza Janda AAHCC
Right now, I’d say my favorite childbirth video is Orgasmic Birth. Although this is a wonderful video and shows the glory and the challenges the pain and the ecstasy women can experience during labor and birth, it’s title is my least favorite of all of them. Whenever...
Morning Sickness: The Sign Of A Healthy Pregnancy
Take heart, pregnant mamas, studies have shown that women who experience morning sickness, nausea, and/or vomiting in early pregnancy have a much greater chance of continuing on to a healthy full-term pregnancy.
Morning Sickness may be a good thing!
I’m In Labor! Is It Time To Go To The Hospital Or Birth Center Yet?
Most first time parents go to the hospital way too soon during labor. So what’s the problem with going too soon?
Labor slows down and lasts a lot longer,
You increase your chances of more interventions, and then things just get complicated and
You get all worn out!
Birth Plans – Do I Really Need One?
Yes absolutely every pregnant mom should write a birth plan! Just like anything in life, it really benefits you to have a plan. Setting your intentions and writing them down will help you manifest what you intend to achieve. What exactly is a birth plan? Your birth...
11 Things You Should Say To A Woman In Labor
See more articles by Liza Janda 1. "You’re doing so well.” You can’t praise or encourage a pregnant woman in labor enough. A woman in labor is like a sponge. She will soak up negative and positive energy, words, actions. She will begin to doubt herself, especially...
Sciatica In Pregnancy: 10 Tips To Feel Better
OUCH! You got through the first trimester nausea and you were finally feeling better, but now, oh the pain! That pain comes from the sciatic nerve getting compressed by inflammation in the body, or the weight of the baby in the uterus. Whatever the cause, the result is some pretty severe discomfort for a pregnant mama.