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 | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized |
DEEPER CONNECTION A Bradley Method class inspires confidence in a woman’s ability to give birth. Many times, couples find a deeper connection with each other and with their baby. There is hands-on practice weekly, during which we practice relaxation techniques, and...
by Liza Janda | Sep 12, 2018 | Easier Labor & Birth, First Stage Labor, Labor |
This table is a summary of all the signs of first stage labor. One can tell where a woman is in labor by the emotions she’s expressing, by the physiological signs, and by the contractions and their pattern. First stage labor is a lot of work for the laboring...
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...
