by Liza Janda | Jul 12, 2016 | Easier Labor & Birth |
By Liza Janda Since I’ve been teaching The Bradley Method and Prenatal Yoga for a combined 35 years, I’d probably be rich right now if I got a nickel for every time I’m asked to recommend music for labor and birth. Below is a list of some great...
by Liza Janda | Apr 21, 2016 | Bradley Method, Easier Labor & Birth |
I occasionally get phone calls from pregnant women who say,” I’m due in 3 weeks and I’m looking for a childbirth class. Do you have a class coming up?” To be honest, I really want to reach through the...
by Liza Janda | Mar 21, 2016 | Doulas I Know, Easier Labor & Birth |
First, It’s never too late to try to hire a doula for your baby’s birth. Research has shown that your birth experience will be better overall if you prepare by taking a good childbirth class, and hire a doula to help you and your birth partner navigate the...
by Liza Janda | Feb 18, 2016 | Backache in Pregnancy, Easier Labor & Birth, Natural Birth Stories |
Cohen James was born at 10:38pm on February 4th (two days after his due date).I started having contractions in the afternoons for a few days prior, but they were very mild and always stopped when I went to bed. On the 4th, I woke up at 3am with mild...
by Liza Janda | Feb 10, 2016 | Easier Labor & Birth, How To Avoid A Labor Induction |
8 Tips on How to Avoid Labor Induction: 1. Start acupuncture at 35 weeks. To avoid a labor induction and for all the “stars to align” and labor to start on its own and go smoothly, your hormones need to be balanced and your baby needs to be in the optimal position....
by Liza Janda | Dec 17, 2015 | Easier Labor & Birth, Labor and Birth Advice |
Do We Really Need More Cesareans? Yesterday, an article from The Washington Post appeared in our San Diego Union Tribune. “ Researchers believe that raising the World Health Organization’s recommended rate of C-sections beyond the current 10-15% could result in fewer...