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Community Birth Story: The Power of Peacefulness with Dia Dearstyne
Today we have a community birth story. I absolutely love having members of our community come on and share about their experience. There are so
Find Your Advocate
There is a reason for the old saying, “It takes a village!” And in the days of my grandmother and
October 21, 2011
Postpartum Depression
Not long ago, I was speaking with a friend about her experience right after her babies were born. She confided
October 7, 2011
The Pelvic Floor, Prolapse and Pregnancy
It is quite ironic that I started this blog prior to the labor and delivery of my son, and now
September 27, 2011
My (42 hour labor) Birth Story
I am a very good example that prenatal yoga will not necessarily guarantee you a shorter labor, but can offer
August 5, 2011
Preparing for Postpartum
Recently I stumbled across an interesting article from The Journal of Perinatal Education titled “New Study Finds First-time Mothers Could
July 1, 2011
Surrendering to Pregnancy, Labor and Motherhood
Stretch marks: much to my dismay and efforts, they have invaded my belly region. For months I have been slathering
June 24, 2011
Interviewing Pediatricians
This afternoon my husband and I are going to visit and interview a potential pediatrician. At first, I was a
June 10, 2011
Childbirth Education Classes Why? When? Where?
I am probably a bit biased about the importance of taking a childbirth education class given I am a certified
June 3, 2011
Over Exhaustion During Pregnancy: What to do?
I feel very fortunate that I have a fair amount of control over my work schedule (just one of the
May 26, 2011
Is Pregnancy Public Domain?
Over the past few weeks, it seems that my pregnancy has become public domain for all to comment on, and
May 19, 2011
The Lost Art of Touch
About three and a half years ago, I traveled Summertown, Tennessee to study at the renowned midwifery center, The Farm.
May 12, 2011
Medical Intervention, Helpful or Not?
For the past 20 years, labor induction and the cesarean rate in the US has been on a steady incline.
May 5, 2011
Long Labors
The other night, my husband (Joey) and I were discussing our close friend’s labor. For the last few days things
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 with their care provider, both
April 1, 2011
Yoga In the First Trimester
“Should I practice yoga during my 1st trimester?” is a question that I am asked quite frequently. Like so many
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 and relaxation techniques. We start
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 teaching a private childbirth education
March 4, 2011
The Pregnant Teacher
I promised myself that as I progressed further along in my pregnancy, I would try to strike a balance in
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 and soon proudly said, “I
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 planning this trip all I
February 11, 2011
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