I was inspired to share this letter from one of our students.
Deb,
People often talk about "defining moments" in their lives. I can now safely tell you that...
Ah..the due date. The question everyone always asks. "When are you due?" Of course this day is then circled, highlighted and little stars are drawn around it...
A main component of the prenatal yoga class is the exploration of pain management and relaxation techniques that can be used during labor and delivery. My favorite (and most effective)...
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As a doula, I've heard this lament time and time again: "I received the name of my doctor from a friend, and if I had...
My latest published article as it appears on Mindful-Mama.com (Check out the website- it is really great!!)
Birth intrinsically brings some level of fear and anxiety, since it can never fully...
For those looking to avoid routine interventions or put off pain medication, care providers commonly recommend staying home for as long as possible. This advice is very well intended, but...
As a Lamaze Childbirth Educator, I strongly subscribe to the Lamaze Approach to Birth. One of their key beliefs is: "Women's confidence and ability to give birth is either...
A few weeks ago after a morning prenatal yoga class, three students were left talking about birth options. One student was expressing her strong desire to have a VBAC (Vaginal...
The answer is NO, and I am actually quite surprised by this conclusion! I thought that the upward trend in adult weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and processed food consumption...