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Pregnant? Looking for a Lamaze class?
What exactly is a Lamaze class? When Fernand Lamaze created his method of childbirth, the focus was on natural, normal labor and birth without medication and interventions. The idea was to use controlled breathing and breathing patterns to distract the laboring mother...
IS HOT YOGA SAFE IN PREGNANCY?
PREGNANT WOMEN GENERATE HEAT ALL ON THEIR OWN So many pregnant women show up at my prenatal yoga classes saying, "I haven't practiced yoga in months. I used to do hot yoga, but stopped when I became pregnant. " These moms are smart because Hot Yoga is not safe for...
A “Normal” Breech Birth For A Courageous 1st Time Mom
by Heather Woods edited by Liza Janda Birth Story of Rose Ellice Woods Our baby was “due” August 19th. On the 15th around 1700, I began writing a birth story that, in my head, was perfect, the way I envisioned it. In spite of my visualization of a perfect birth,...
8 Essential Exercises to Avoid Backache in Pregnancy
Does a backache always have to come with a pregnancy? Happily, the answer is NO you do not have to suffer from backache in pregnancy! But you’ll have to do a little bit of work to avoid or alleviate that age-old pregnancy complaint of backache in pregnancy. Scroll...
Lily’s Arrival – A Birth Story
This is a natural hospital birth story. With the right preparation, you can create your ideal birth, no matter where it happens. Ignore Your Labor Lily's story started on new years day (Sunday) when I lost my mucus plug...I then noticed my first contraction early...
Feeling the gratitude, love and appreciation of the man I married.
My True Loves My husband, Demian, and I met 10 years ago and he quickly became the love of my life. When we found out we were pregnant, I knew our love would only grow for our little one. Many mothers told me to get prepared to meet true love upon meeting your child,...
What kind of a birth do you want for your child? How to Set an Intention For Your Birth:
This article is about how to create and set an intention for the birth of your child. Most people don’t even think about this. The majority of American women are fearful of labor, feel the need to be spared expected suffering, assume the doctor knows best, and assume...
A Birth Story Gianni Angelo 1/29/11 By Sara Harkness
Nicole and Chris Fortunato hired me as their birth doula several months before their Feb. 9th due date. It was clear from the start that this was a couple who was willing to do what it takes to give their baby the best start possible. Nicole taking breaks from her...
A Successful and Joyful VBAC
I started mild contractions on Wednesday. On Thursday the contractions were stronger and I had bloody show. We went to bed early that night and I woke up Friday morning, around 3:00 am to much stronger contractions and could no longer sleep. I putted around that...
I Have Never Been Afraid of Birth
The story of my third pregnancy is very unique, so let me start at the beginning. Four months after my son, Kaleb was born I started ovulating again. Same thing happened after the birth of my daughter. My husband, Mike and I decided to try natural family planning;...