by Liza Janda | Jan 3, 2018 | Birth, Easier Labor & Birth, Labor, Recommended Reading For Pregnancy |
If you want a safe and healthy birth for your baby, these are the go-to books. Who doesn’t want a SAFE and HEALTHY birth? The following books are not what most people read. Most people read the What to Expect series of books. They don’t give much insight...
by Liza Janda | Jul 17, 2017 | Articles, Bradley Method, Breastfeeding, Easier Labor & Birth, Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Midwife, Uncategorized |
Pregnant? Now What? Do you know the right questions to ask to make sure you and your baby get the best care and the safest birth? How do you know what kind of birth you want? Take the quiz to see how much you know or how much you need to learn. Hurry up!...
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 | Jan 31, 2017 | acupuncture, Acupuncture in pregnancy, Natural Birth Stories |
ACUPUNCTURE WORKS TO START LABOR! The day before my due date I went to my very first acupuncture appointment to help stimulate labor. I called before going in and told him that my midwives suggested acupuncture to stimulate labor. On the phone, he explained to me how...
by Liza Janda | Oct 25, 2016 | Bradley Method, Group B Strep & Pregnancy, Natural Birth Stories |
On 9/22, my actual due date, I got up to use the bathroom at 5 am and my bag of waters broke. I was really excited that our baby was on his way. But the first thing that came to mind was disappointment that I wouldn’t be able to labor in the tub. The risk of...
