04 Mar Understanding Labor Induction
The particular event that inspired me to write this blog occurred last week. I was teaching a private childbirth education when we approached the subject of induction. My...
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24 Feb The Pregnant Teacher
I promised myself that as I progressed further along in my pregnancy, I would try to strike a balance in my blogs between sharing my personal insight and continuing the...
17 Feb 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 am going to offer you exactly what my mother offered...
11 Feb 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 heard about were the beautiful hills of Tuscany and...
04 Feb Breastfeeding While Pregnant?
To be honest, I had not really thought about this topic until one of my postnatal students reappeared in my prenatal yoga class. I was thrilled to see her back...
21 Jan Birth Plan A, B and C
There is a running joke amongst Labor and Delivery Nurses about birth plans. It goes something like this, "What do you call a woman that comes in and presents...
14 Jan Pregnant Not Fat
I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who sent their well wishes after the announcement of my pregnancy. I truly feel blessed to be part of this loving...
06 Jan Keeping A Cesarean Birth As Intimate As Possible
Currently, about a third of mothers in the United States give birth by cesarean section. Since a cesarean takes place in the sterile, cold environment of an operating room, it...
20 Dec My Impressions of the First Trimester
My doctor warned me that my first trimester would probably be difficult. I didn't really fully comprehend what that would mean. Most of the students that I encounter...
03 Dec The Importance of Continuous Labor Support
Whenever I tell people that I "moonlight" as a labor support doula, they say "a what???" A labor support doula- a woman that offers continuous physical and emotional support...