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 | 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...
by Liza Janda | Aug 4, 2017 | Bradley Method, Positive Birth Stories |
This is such a fun birth story to read. I know! People don’t think of birth as fun. but it really can be an amazing adventure and incredibly empowering. If you’re having another baby (2nd, 3rd, +), make sure you’re well prepared for Emergency...
by Liza Janda | May 16, 2017 | Bradley Method, Easier Labor & Birth, Natural Birth Stories, Positive Birth Stories |
Tricks and Tips For a Safe and Healthy Birth I was pretty determined to have a safe and healthy birth. That was priority number one – safe, healthy birth, baby, and mama. My husband, Chris, and I got educated and fully informed by taking a Bradley Method class. I also...
by Liza Janda | Feb 7, 2017 | Bradley Method, Natural Birth Stories, Positive Birth Stories |
CERTAIN MY BABY WAS ARRIVING EARLY It was Tuesday and I was 40 weeks pregnant. I was at my appointment with my midwife, Paula, and I was full of disappointment. I had been certain my baby was arriving early. I was hesitant to have a vaginal exam since I knew it...
by Liza Janda | Oct 19, 2016 | Positive Birth Stories, Positive Birth Stories, Yoga and Pregnancy |
I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years, after I had a back injury I found yoga alleviated my pain so I have been practicing since 2001. Yoga has always been apart of my exercise routine. When I became pregnant with my first daughter in 2014 I started yoga...
