Doing a google search for herbs to use during pregnancy often brings more questions than answers. Which herbs cause uterine contractions is one of the most common misunderstandings I come across in my work. To hear people on social media talk about it, you’d think every plant that grows out of the ground could accidentally […]
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With COVID-19 regulations sweeping the world – and those regulations varying from state to state and even hospital to hospital – a lot of parents who have spent time planning and preparing for their birth are finding those plans turned upside down. If you find yourself without the support you expected, here is a quick
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This is a different type of post than I normally write. It is a gathering of research that I did for some of my students last summer on the topic of circumcision. So, none of the information below is in my words. It is simply a collection of quotes from sources including the American Urological
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(This article was originally written for the CAPPA newsletter and blog for birth professionals. However, the techniques I discuss here are useful for anyone who is wanting to do their own research regarding their health or their family’s health!) We are evidence-based doulas and educators! Our training and our practices are founded on the most
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Enter Your Labor & Birth With Confidence! Many say childbirth is strictly science. Others say is it more art than science. The truth is – you need both! Natural Abundance classes are taught by Laura Speece, CLD®, CCCE®, NLE who is trained and certified by CAPPA, a leading organization in the field of Childbirth Education.
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Is induction a good option for me? Not many moms decide early in pregnancy that they want to start their labor with an induction. Often, the ones that do haven’t yet learned about all of their options. While educating themselves and making a plan for labor and birth, most of the parents I work with
Is it possible to plan your birth? Does creating a birth plan lead to disappointment and feelings of failure if your birth doesn’t go the way you had intended? What happens if everything changes during labor? We all know that unexpected things happen in labor, right? And most people agree that “healthy mom, healthy baby”
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“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
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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
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