If This is Really Labor, What Now?

by | Apr 6, 2023 | Labor | 0 comments

IS THIS LABOR? Here’s how you know that this is truly labor – If you are having contractions that follow a pattern, becoming progressively stronger, lasting longer, and occurring closer together, this is labor!  When in doubt, think: LONGER STRONGER CLOSER...

Science-Based Reasons to Hire a Doula

by | Aug 23, 2019 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

The Science Behind Doulas Giving birth is as natural as, well, nature itself. Mothers have been doing it since the beginning of time. Unfortunately, our modern era turned the birth-giving process into a clinical, uniformed, and sterile procedure. This type of...

Epidurals – What You Need to Know

by | Jun 26, 2018 | Epidurals | 0 comments

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...

What Do Real Labor Contractions Feel Like?

by | Mar 18, 2018 | Backache in Pregnancy, Birth, Bradley Method, Easier Labor & Birth, Labor, Labor and Birth Advice, Positive Birth Stories, Pregnant in San Diego | 0 comments

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...