by Liza Janda | Jan 3, 2023 | Anxiety About Childbirth, Aromatherapy, Birth Plans, Bradley Method, Coaching a Labor/Birth, Easier Labor & Birth, Essential Oils, Guided Imagery For Relaxation Practice, Hospital Bag, Labor, Labor and Birth Advice, Massage for Pregnancy and labor, Uncategorized |
Research Shows That Taking Childbirth Classes Has Positive Benefits: Better Outcomes for Mother & Baby Less Stress/Anxiety for Parents Increased Confidence Increased Satisfaction with Birth More Successful Breastfeeding What Do I Need to Learn in a Childbirth...
by Liza Janda | Jul 20, 2020 | baby, Being Pregnant, Birth Plans, How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Natural Induction of Labor |
As long as you and your baby are healthy, it’s almost always better to let labor begin on its own. Yes, you’re uncomfortable. Yes, you can’t sleep. Yes, you’re over being pregnant! But just think about all the things that are happening...
by Liza Janda | Feb 27, 2020 | Birth Plans, First Stage Labor, Labor |
Today, more than 60% of people giving birth in the US have either an epidural or a spinal block during labor. A small needle goes into your epidural space in your spine, and over on top of that needle is a small catheter that’s a small plastic tube. Drugs given...
by Liza Janda | May 5, 2019 | Birth Plans, Labor, Nutrition For a Healthy Pregnancy, Pregnancy Checklists |
Nothing By Mouth So many women, 60%, are told by their hospitals, nurses, and doctors that they should have no food during labor and nothing to drink. This is a perfect example of one of those hospital policies that has perpetuated for years and years but is not...
by Liza Janda | Oct 12, 2018 | baby, Birth Plans, How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Informed Consent Questions, Labor, Recommended Reading For Pregnancy |
I just hate the words “Due Date”! Why do I hate “Due Date”? Because everyone gets so focused on the “Due Date” day and just about everyone thinks their baby will arrive on that day. Well, here I go again bursting bubbles. ONLY 5% OF BABIES ARE BORN ON...
by Liza Janda | Sep 13, 2018 | acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Birth Plans, Easier Labor & Birth, Essential Oils, Hospital Bag, Labor and Birth Advice, Massage for Pregnancy and labor |
Is your hospital bag packed and ready? Your baby is almost ready to be born. But are you ready for labor and birth? There are a lot of things you should have packed and ready in your hospital bag to take with you to the hospital or birth center for your labor and...