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Notes for the NICU
I have some friends. “Friends” doesn’t quite seem the right word. When you are in the military and get lucky enough to have back-to-back assignments (the first overseas) with close friends, they start to feel a little more like family. … Continue reading
Giveaway #5 – Natural Childbirth: Pain Optional?
Today’s giveaway is for one of my favorite creations. It’s an audio download class about managing pain in labor. Leave a comment on this post before 2:00pm central on November 18th to enter to win it. Remember that you will … Continue reading
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Sustainable Baby Steps ~ Guest Post
This week, I have the honor to be featured in a guest post about birth for the “Sustainable Baby Steps” blog, where I provide an introduction to natural childbirth and childbirth preparedness. I love that this blog shares ideas for … Continue reading
Trust me . . . (Part 2)
How can I find a trustworthy provider? It starts with research. Talk to as many people as you can for recommendations. Ask specific questions about how they practice and what people did/did not like about them. Search online. Go to/call the … Continue reading
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Birth Matters
I recently picked up a copy of the new book, Birth Matters: A Midwife’s Manifesta by Ina May Gaskin. Her practice was based on principles of prevention and wellness, as well as a focus on both the physical and emotional … Continue reading
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What is a “natural birth”???
Originally posted August 2010 I was recently interviewed by a graduate student for a project in a women’s health class. She was very bright and asked a lot of great questions; some I answered quickly and some I am still … Continue reading
The Best Start for Your Birth Winner is . . .
Brandi Nabors!! Congratulations to Brandi, who is currently preparing herself for the birth of her second child. It was so fun to have Brandi on the call and get to tell her myself that she was the winner. In her entry … Continue reading
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Pain and Perception
As I’ve been preparing this week for Monday’s Pregnancy Coaching Call, I have been doing a lot of reading and reflection on the topic of pain in labor. We will be discussing some of the theories about pain that attempt … Continue reading
Did you miss it? . . . Don’t miss out!
Yesterday, I connected with some amazing ladies (if there were gentlemen, forgive me, but you didn’t speak up during the discussion portion) during my first conference call. We talked about what it means to “Birth Smart”, what individualized maternity care … Continue reading
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The Trap of Idealizing the Intervention-free Birth
This is my second guest post from Brittany at Birth Unplugged. She has some wonderful insight into the process of balancing striving for the best outcomes and refraining from judgement (of ourselves and others). This is one of a series of posts related to how … Continue reading
Move over “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” . . .
“What to expect when you’re expecting” is a great title . . . and the book has become a childbirth classic. I read it myself eight years ago. I’m just glad it’s not the only thing I read. I don’t … Continue reading
Can you picture this? Images of labor
Images women have of labor and birth play a crucial role in their own birth preparation. When I was pregnant with my oldest son, I saw a video of a woman laboring calmly and quietly; she was breathing slowly and … Continue reading
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Big Baby
A young family in British Columbia recently welcomed a new baby into their family. He was a big baby . . . over 13lbs. He was not born by cesarean and his mother did not have any drugs during labor. … Continue reading
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Books
I love books. Of course I’ve read a lot of pregnancy and childbirth books and have a few favorites. You can check them out here. Today, I was excited to share some recommendations with a local librarian who wants to acquire some … Continue reading
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"Active Birth" by Janet Balaskas
� Janet Balaskas ironically subtitles her excellent book: “The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally”. She advocates that laboring mothers use upright and active positions, which may seem like a “new approach” in the world of modern obstetrics, but actually … Continue reading
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"Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth" by Ina May Gaskin
Another of my book recommendations is “Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth”. This is a very unique and wonderful book, as it appeals to emotion as well as intellect. Ina May is a legend in the field of midwifery and has … Continue reading
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