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 | Jan 17, 2020 | How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Informed Consent Questions, Natural Induction, Natural Induction of Labor, Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Midwife, Uncategorized |
Before I write about the actual procedure of labor induction, it’s important to understand the risks and benefits of induction of labor, how common it is, and reasons why women need to be induced, or why they might consider saying no to induction and letting labor...
by Liza Janda | Nov 11, 2019 | Bradley Method, Coaching a Labor/Birth, How To Avoid A Labor Induction, How to Have a Natural Birth, Natural Birth Stories, Uncategorized, When to Leave for Your Birth Place |
Odette Aoife W. Born: 10/21 at 12:33am Weight: 6lbs 14.8 oz Height: 19.25 in NATURAL BIRTH STORY from Mom’s perspective I was due on October 9th. Well, October 9th came and went, to our shock, because I had experienced preterm labor at 29 weeks. (We’d spent the...
by Liza Janda | Oct 24, 2019 | Backache in Pregnancy, Benefits of Yoga, Easier Labor & Birth, Pregnancy headaches. |
The human body goes through many changes, especially during pregnancy – Daily! Chiropractic care can ease the changes your body must go through to grow a new little human. Since we have no control over the adjustments our bodies make in pregnancy, we simply let them...
by Liza Janda | Sep 9, 2019 | Easier Labor & Birth, Uncategorized, Yoga and Pregnancy, yoga class |
Summary: Pregnancy is a beautiful phase of life. Prenatal yoga helps you prepare for your pregnancy and childbirth, while ensuring that your body, mind and soul remain strong and healthy. It helps you have an easier delivery. “Yoga means addition – addition of...
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...
