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Yoga and Exercises to Widen Your Pelvis for Birth
The Pelvis is not a fixed entity. There are joints which allow for the pelvis to modify its shape. In doing so, this allows for
Childbirth Education Classes Why? When? Where?
I am probably a bit biased about the importance of taking a childbirth education class
Over Exhaustion During Pregnancy: What to do?
I feel very fortunate that I have a fair amount of control over my work
Is Pregnancy Public Domain?
Over the past few weeks, it seems that my pregnancy has become public domain for
The Lost Art of Touch
About three and a half years ago, I traveled Summertown, Tennessee to study at the
Medical Intervention, Helpful or Not?
For the past 20 years, labor induction and the cesarean rate in the US has
Long Labors
The other night, my husband (Joey) and I were discussing our close friend’s labor. For
Talking Openly and Honestly With Your Care Provider
For years I have been advocating for women to have an open and honest relationship
Yoga In the First Trimester
“Should I practice yoga during my 1st trimester?” is a question that I am asked
Practice Makes Perfect – Even Practicing for Labor!
Theory may not always translate into reality. I am speaking more specifically of pain management
Understanding Labor Induction
The particular event that inspired me to write this blog occurred last week. I was
The Pregnant Teacher
I promised myself that as I progressed further along in my pregnancy, I would try
What is the Difference Between a Postpartum Doula & Baby Nurse?
When I first announced to my mom that I was pregnant, she was so excited
Mantras: A Tool for Birth and Beyond!
About 5 years ago, I was on a bike trip through Tuscany. When I was
Breastfeeding While Pregnant?
To be honest, I had not really thought about this topic until one of my
Birth Plan A, B and C
There is a running joke amongst Labor and Delivery Nurses about birth plans. It goes
Keeping A Cesarean Birth As Intimate As Possible
Currently, about a third of mothers in the United States give birth by cesarean section.
My Impressions of the First Trimester
My doctor warned me that my first trimester would probably be difficult. I didn’t really
The Importance of Continuous Labor Support
Whenever I tell people that I “moonlight” as a labor support doula, they say “a
Amniotomy: To Break or Not to Break!
Approximately 10% of women will have their water break before the onset of labor. So
Strong Amniotic Sac, Less Likely To Rupture
The idea for this blog came to fruition in a very round-about way. Tara, a
Birth Trauma
I have had the fortune to support women through labor and delivery in the role
Birth Stories From Our Community
Last weekend in our Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, we were reviewing the homework and going
New Policy Now Supports VBAC (Vaginal Births After Cesarean)
VBACs, also known as Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, have been a hot topic over the
How to Recruit and Prepare Labor Support
Ina May Gaskin, the renowned midwife, coined the phrase The Sphincter Law in her book, Ina
Moving During Labor
It absolutely breaks my heart to know that many women are not given the chance
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