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 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 | Apr 8, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Using sound in labor to reduce pain and stress is a time-tested tool. Now we have science backing up what women have known for millennia. Understand that your body has the innate ability to cope with labor and birth. Trust your body. Trust yourself. Give these...
by Liza Janda | Jul 20, 2020 | baby, Being Pregnant, Birth Plans, How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Natural Induction of Labor |
As long as you and your baby are healthy, it’s almost always better to let labor begin on its own. Yes, you’re uncomfortable. Yes, you can’t sleep. Yes, you’re over being pregnant! But just think about all the things that are happening...
by Liza Janda | Jul 8, 2019 | Anxiety About Childbirth |
If you are experiencing anxiety about childbirth, you are not alone. Feeling worried and anxious about childbirth is commonplace. Women have heard so many horror stories and anticipate that the pain is going to be impossible to bear. But if that were true, we’d...
