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10 Reasons You Should Do Prenatal Yoga
You may think, “Yoga is yoga! Sure I’m pregnant, but why not go to a general population class and modify poses as needed?” To some
The Gate Control Theory of Pain Management in Childbirth and the Epidural
Last night I was teaching a refresher childbirth education class to a couple. The father
May 26, 2009
Recent Artcile, Childbirth: Can the U.S. Improve?
I love when childbirth related articles fall into mainstream media. The Sunday, LA Times published
May 19, 2009
Educate Yourself, Know Your Birth Options
I was really struck by a quote from Diana Korte and Roberta Scaer, authors of
May 7, 2009
Largest Study of it’s Kind States: Home births ‘as safe as hospital’
A recent article from BBC News, Home Births “as safe as Hospital”, highlights the largest
April 30, 2009
Study Finds Benefits For Skin to Skin contact with Newborn
Part of my job as a doula is to hold a prenatal meeting with the
April 7, 2009
Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
The pelvis is greatly affected during pregnancy, and it is not uncommon for the expectant
March 21, 2009
The War Against VBACs
Over the last week or so, many childbirth education blogs and articles have focused on
March 10, 2009
The Doctor, The Midwife, The Nurse and The Doula
I wanted to share some questions with you that I am asked on a regular
February 23, 2009
How Much Is Too Much Weight To Gain When Pregnant?
Just the other day at the end of class several students were discussing their doctors’
February 7, 2009
Early C-Section Carries Risks, Study Finds
I just recently came across a wonderfully informative article, Early C-Section Carries Risks, Study Finds
January 29, 2009
Squatting Births
Inspired by what I saw on my bike trip through Vietnam, since returning I have
January 16, 2009
The Sphincter Law and Childbirth
Four years ago I was traveling through India when I came face to face (as
December 9, 2008
New Study: Doula Care Lowers Cesarean Rate
I love when a study comes out that supports normal, healthy birth. This fall’s edition
December 3, 2008
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Get On the Ball!
A birth ball, that is! I often find myself teaching postnatal yoga while sitting on
November 21, 2008
Choice and Safety of Home Birth: An Ongoing Discussion
There was a flurry of e-mails in my inbox earlier this week as the teacher
November 18, 2008
Low Level of Amniotic Fluid – No Risk to Normal Birth
Last weekend I was walking home from the gym when I ran into one of
October 31, 2008
10 Helpful Hints for Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum
Please enjoy this list of 10 healthful hints for pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Much of
October 23, 2008
Prenatal Yoga May Result in Less Labor Pain, Shorter Labor
For years I have been asked to substantiate with a clinical study the idea that
September 15, 2008
Where Does Dad Belong During Labor?
Last week I stumbled upon the article “A Top Obstetrician On Why Men Should NEVER
September 8, 2008
Hormonal Blueprint of Labor
I finally sat down to go through the many books that are stockpiled on my
August 7, 2008
Open Throat, Open Vagina
As seen in Midwifery Today Issue 91, Autumn 2009 I am very excited that I
July 21, 2008
Birthing Positions: Don’t Just Take it Lying Down!
I attended Andrea’s birth almost 5 years ago. I think this was the third birth
July 1, 2008
What is a Doula?
Over the last few weeks I have received so many inquiries about doulas. What is
June 27, 2008
Home Birth: Is This the Next ‘Right to Choose’?!
On June 18th the American Medical Association (AMA) issued a resolution in support of the
June 20, 2008
Celebrity Births. The Good. The Bad. The Influence.
I have never been one to closely follow celebrity gossip. In fact, I am embarrassingly
May 27, 2008
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