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 | May 24, 2018 | acupuncture, Pregnancy Checklists, Uncategorized |
In the last 5 weeks of your pregnancy, it’s possible you may only have a couple of weeks left. Full term pregnancies are normal and healthy any time from 37 weeks to 42 weeks. So you’d better start to take care of this checklist at week 35! There are lots...
by Liza Janda | Apr 22, 2018 | Medications in Labor Risk ad Benefits |
RISKS OF EPIDURALS BENEFITS OF EPIDURALS Sudden drop in blood pressure which may affect adequate blood flow to baby. Laboring mom can rest if labor is very long. Drop in blood pressure creates need for IV fluids,...
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 | Jan 3, 2018 | Birth, Easier Labor & Birth, Labor, Recommended Reading For Pregnancy |
The following list of books/Kindle are recommended by most pregnancy, labor, birth professionals. If you want a safe and healthy birth for your baby, these are the go to books. They are not what most people read. Most people read the What to Expect series of books. If...
