Worried about what you do if your birth plan needs to change? Many women have the same worry.Mamas ask me, “I'm planning a natural birth, but what do I do if something comes up?Does that mean it's ...
I hope I’ve caught you on the toilet! Now that I’ve got your attention, I want to tell you how you can practice for childbirth in under 3 minutes a day without ever having a single contraction. ...
One of the biggest childbirth fears is tearing while you push your baby out. Unfortunately, most hospitals increase the risk. Here’s what you need to know:Risk Booster 1: No Prenatal EducationThe ...
I'm a big fan of the 80/20 rule for work, household projects, and even cleaning……but it does NOT work for parenting.This New Year's, I asked myself, “What would make the biggest difference for ...
Most women go through pregnancy hoping they don’t develop a complication. After all, doctors make it sound like it’s just bad luck – they may need to step in and save you!Here’s the truth:OBs are ...
Not sure if you want an epidural or not? Here are some evidence-based downsides to weigh:1 – Posterior BabiesEvidence shows that more babies are posterior when moms have epidurals. That leads to ...
Today is my sixth baby’s birthday! Here are six things that led to his gentle, painless birthing:#1 – I Embraced My PowerLabor and birth are POWERFUL……and those strong contractions are YOUR power. ...
Looking for tips and techniques on inducing labor naturally? This article covers important information about your due date, natural ways to induce labor, important cautions if you decide to try these ...
Using counterpressure in labor is a quick way to bring pain relief when needed! Most women know "back labor" can make contractions more painful, and that counter-pressure stops that. It's a good ...
This natural birth tip comes from Ina May Gaskin, one of the midwives who helped establish The Farm Midwifery Center. Summary of My Natural Birth Tip Video!Ina May Gaskin talks about how you can get ...
