by Liza Janda | Sep 29, 2023 | Uncategorized |
Past experience with epidural: When I had my first baby, I went into labor and delivery very blindly. I did no research and followed suit with most women I know and respect who have given birth with a plan to get the epidural and trust the doctors. Fortunately, I...
by Liza Janda | Apr 6, 2023 | Labor |
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...
by Liza Janda | Aug 23, 2019 | Uncategorized |
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...
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 | 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...
