03 Jun 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 Lamaze teacher. Given that, I am always surprised when...
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26 May 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 perks of owning my own business!). I have decided...
19 May Is Pregnancy Public Domain?
Over the past few weeks, it seems that my pregnancy has become public domain for all to comment on, and even reach out and touch! It is probably a...
12 May 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. The Farm Midwifery Center offers an in depth Midwifery...
05 May 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. Currently, approximately 30% of women are giving birth via...
13 Apr Long Labors
The other night, my husband (Joey) and I were discussing our close friend's labor. For the last few days things have been slowly progressing. However, mom and baby seem to...
01 Apr 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 before and during labor. Needless to say, I...
24 Mar 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 pregnancy topics, you'll come across a variety of opinions...
11 Mar 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 all of our prenatal yoga classes with several...
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...