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Considering Induction, Know Your Bishop Score
If you’re considering an elective induction or facing a medical induction, it may be helpful to know your Bishop Score. The Bishop score is a
Over Exhaustion During Pregnancy: What to do?
I feel very fortunate that I have a fair amount of control over my work
May 26, 2011
Is Pregnancy Public Domain?
Over the past few weeks, it seems that my pregnancy has become public domain for
May 19, 2011
The Lost Art of Touch
About three and a half years ago, I traveled Summertown, Tennessee to study at the
May 12, 2011
Medical Intervention, Helpful or Not?
For the past 20 years, labor induction and the cesarean rate in the US has
May 5, 2011
Long Labors
The other night, my husband (Joey) and I were discussing our close friend’s labor. For
April 13, 2011
Talking Openly and Honestly With Your Care Provider
For years I have been advocating for women to have an open and honest relationship
April 1, 2011
Yoga In the First Trimester
“Should I practice yoga during my 1st trimester?” is a question that I am asked
March 24, 2011
Practice Makes Perfect – Even Practicing for Labor!
Theory may not always translate into reality. I am speaking more specifically of pain management
March 11, 2011
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Understanding Labor Induction
The particular event that inspired me to write this blog occurred last week. I was
March 4, 2011
The Pregnant Teacher
I promised myself that as I progressed further along in my pregnancy, I would try
February 24, 2011
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
February 17, 2011
Mantras: A Tool for Birth and Beyond!
About 5 years ago, I was on a bike trip through Tuscany. When I was
February 11, 2011
Breastfeeding While Pregnant?
To be honest, I had not really thought about this topic until one of my
February 4, 2011
Birth Plan A, B and C
There is a running joke amongst Labor and Delivery Nurses about birth plans. It goes
January 21, 2011
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Keeping A Cesarean Birth As Intimate As Possible
Currently, about a third of mothers in the United States give birth by cesarean section.
January 6, 2011
My Impressions of the First Trimester
My doctor warned me that my first trimester would probably be difficult. I didn’t really
December 20, 2010
The Importance of Continuous Labor Support
Whenever I tell people that I “moonlight” as a labor support doula, they say “a
December 3, 2010
Amniotomy: To Break or Not to Break!
Approximately 10% of women will have their water break before the onset of labor. So
November 11, 2010
Strong Amniotic Sac, Less Likely To Rupture
The idea for this blog came to fruition in a very round-about way. Tara, a
November 2, 2010
Birth Trauma
I have had the fortune to support women through labor and delivery in the role
October 28, 2010
Birth Stories From Our Community
Last weekend in our Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, we were reviewing the homework and going
October 21, 2010
New Policy Now Supports VBAC (Vaginal Births After Cesarean)
VBACs, also known as Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, have been a hot topic over the
October 7, 2010
How to Recruit and Prepare Labor Support
Ina May Gaskin, the renowned midwife, coined the phrase The Sphincter Law in her book, Ina
September 16, 2010
Moving During Labor
It absolutely breaks my heart to know that many women are not given the chance
September 7, 2010
CNN Article: Ripple effect seen from rising C-sections in first-time moms
Please take a moment to watch this video and read the article about the alarming
September 2, 2010
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