“My husband is going to act as my doula. What book should he read to prepare for that?” “The doctor diagnosed this, but I’m not sure he’s right. What do you think? Would you guys take this medicine?” “I don’t need to have a degree to know how to read a medical study. Anybody can […]
The Loss of the Expert Read More »
I get asked this question often. Why choose natural birth?? What does “natural birth” even mean? Does it mean a vaginal birth? An unmedicated birth? An unassisted birth? A birth in a forest stream surrounded by woodland creatures? (I’m just kidding. I don’t get asked that last question *that* often!) First let’s define some terms.
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This is a great prop to show what goes into a c-section. Often, parents think a cesarean section is just one cut, and they pull the baby out. I wanted a way to show my childbirth ed students that a cesarean is, indeed, major abdominal surgery. The doctor cuts through many layers, in multiple directions.
They cut through what, now??? (Anatomy of a c-section) Read More »
A couple of years ago, I posted a list of my favorite affirmations for labor and birth. I thought it would be fun to turn the best of the best into memes for all of you! Feel free to copy, pin, or right-click and save for your personal use. (Just please don’t use them for
Affirmations for Labor – 12 free memes for you! Read More »
Holidays are a hard time to be giving up alcohol! While doctors will affirm that small amounts of alcohol will not be detrimental to your baby’s health, and that the benefits of red wine in moderation can often outweigh the concerns of the alcohol, many moms choose to give up alcohol entirely during their pregnancy
The Trick to Simple Holiday Mocktails! Read More »
‘Tis the season… for viruses. Blech. If you are pregnant over the winter, you will most likely have to battle a cold or even (*shudder*) the flu. With all the other adjustments taking place during pregnancy, illness is the last thing you want to be dealing with. So, when that first sniffle or tickle comes
Cold & Flu Remedies for Pregnancy! Read More »
We use music for many purposes: to celebrate, to grieve, to lift our mood, energize us, calm us down, even to create camaraderie and shared experience. Music has the ability to affect nearly every part of the brain. It stimulates the emotions in the amygdala. When we move to the music, it stimulates the motor
How Rhythm Affects Brain Waves (aka You CAN Dance Your Baby Out!) Read More »
Every mom wonders how to prioritize what goes in that bag. You only have so much space – how do you know what you will need?? This is the packing list I share with my clients. It cover the basics (chapstick, deodorant, slippers…), but it also includes a number of things that are especially beneficial if
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With an app for just about everything, you can bet there are plenty out there to help new moms – from conception to postpartum! Here are some of my favorite baby apps just for you! Free Menstrual Calendar Period Tracker and Ovulation Calculator This app is for more than just tracking your period. It is
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The holidays are the hardest time to stick to a healthy, real foods style of eating! I always struggle to find healthy Christmas dishes to take to parties that are still fun AND delicious. So, I compiled a list of some of my favorites and wanted to share it with you. I’ve made a couple
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