by Liza Janda | May 7, 2018 | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in pregnancy |
Five Minutes and Five Simple StretchesTo Relieve Carpal Tunnel Aches And Pains Stretch your neck and shoulders. Start with some shoulder rolls forward and back. Then sitting up straight in a chair, tilt your head to the right. Hold it. Let your head feel heavy so that...
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 | Sep 19, 2017 | Backache in Pregnancy, Yoga and Pregnancy, yoga class, Yoga in the Workplace |
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits. The American College of Physicians is now saying that alternatives to medications is the better way to go. Alternative therapies including yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical therapy, and...
by Liza Janda | May 16, 2017 | Bradley Method, Easier Labor & Birth, Natural Birth Stories, Positive Birth Stories |
Tricks and Tips For a Safe and Healthy Birth I was pretty determined to have a safe and healthy birth. That was priority number one – safe, healthy birth, baby, and mama. My husband, Chris, and I got educated and fully informed by taking a Bradley Method class. I also...