by Liza Janda | Feb 10, 2017 | Bradley Method, Positive Birth Stories |
INFORMED CHOICES This is the story of a courageous mom and dad who became their own advocates, and good consumers of medical care by making their own informed decisions under challenging circumstances. They chose to make informed decisions with their care providers...
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...
by Liza Janda | Oct 19, 2016 | Positive Birth Stories, Positive Birth Stories, Yoga and Pregnancy |
I have been practicing yoga for over 10 years, after I had a back injury I found yoga alleviated my pain so I have been practicing since 2001. Yoga has always been apart of my exercise routine. When I became pregnant with my first daughter in 2014 I started yoga...