by Liza Janda | Jan 29, 2019 | Coaching a Labor/Birth, First Stage Labor, Labor, Labor and Birth Advice |
Labor is about to begin! If you pay close attention, you can see these signs that labor is about to start soon. Then you’ll know. You’ll be holding your baby soon! Pre-labor Contractions If it’s your first baby, you may not even experience pre-labor...
by Liza Janda | Dec 1, 2018 | Easier Labor & Birth, Induction of Labor |
When interventions are used during labor and birth, there are many risks to maternal safety, not to mention safety for your baby. You may think that induction of labor, another intervention, is standard for a lot of women. So many women in my childbirth classes and...
by Liza Janda | Nov 24, 2018 | How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Uncategorized |
Most women are unaware that, in some circumstances, they can say, “No Thank You” to an induction of labor. But sometimes you may not have a choice and you must agree to what your doctor or midwife suggests for medical reasons. But How Will You Know Induction is the...
by Liza Janda | Nov 24, 2018 | How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Labor |
Before attempting to induce labor, even using natural induction techniques, remember any induction technique is still an intervention and should be used with caution. Copyright 2001 by PageWise, Inc. Discuss with Your Care Provider First Discuss any natural induction...
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 12, 2018 | Easier Labor & Birth, First Stage Labor, Labor |
This table is a summary of all the signs of first stage labor. One can tell where a woman is in labor by the emotions she’s expressing, by the physiological signs, and by the contractions and their pattern. First stage labor is a lot of work for the laboring...
