by Liza Janda | Sep 10, 2018 | Birth, Coaching a Labor/Birth, Easier Labor & Birth, Labor |
What exactly is a Labor/Birth COACH? You’re probably at a loss as to how to help her. What in the world am I supposed to do as a labor/birth coach? Well, you’ve got 9 months to step up and show her how you can work as a team. All most people have ever experienced...
by Liza Janda | Jun 26, 2018 | Epidurals |
10 Things You Need to Know About Epidural Anesthesia During Labor and Birth You will be immobile and will have to stay in bed. You’ll need help changing positions and will need to switch positions every 30 minutes to distribute the medication evenly throughout...
by Liza Janda | Jun 21, 2018 | Epidurals |
It’s always good to know lots of comfort techniques for labor, like I teach in my Bradley Method classes. Using positions, relaxation techniques, resting, using the bath or shower, and continuing to eat and drink will help your body progress during labor. Even...
by Liza Janda | Mar 18, 2018 | Backache in Pregnancy, Birth, Bradley Method, Easier Labor & Birth, Labor, Labor and Birth Advice, Positive Birth Stories, Pregnant in San Diego |
Here is what I’ve heard over the 22 years I’ve been teaching Bradley Method® childbirth classes, including my own experiences: Like very strong menstrual cramps times 20 if lying down, but only times 10 if standing up Downward pressure on the vagina and rectum that...
by Liza Janda | Jan 3, 2018 | Birth, Easier Labor & Birth, Labor, Recommended Reading For Pregnancy |
The following list of books/Kindle are recommended by most pregnancy, labor, birth professionals. If you want a safe and healthy birth for your baby, these are the go to books. They are not what most people read. Most people read the What to Expect series of books. If...
by Liza Janda | Aug 23, 2017 | Bradley Method, Easier Labor & Birth, Natural Birth Stories, Positive Birth Stories |
Part of the 10% It was a Thursday afternoon July 27th, 2017. I was just settling down into the 2nd phase of the Miles Circuit. All of a sudden my water broke at 3:05pm. I guess I’m now part of the 10% of women whose bag of waters breaks before labor begins! I...
