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...
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...
