Emily is a new mom today. At 2:12 AM on 1/17/12 she gave birth to a 9.2 LB little girl. This is her third child. Emily and her husband, Herman (ER-MON) are special to me. Nine years ago they came to me for childbirth education classes. That was the first time I met them. Then [...]
Master Your Birth
January 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How Posture Changes Baby’s Position For Birth
December 28, 2011 By 2 Comments
The baby’s head and back are the largest and heaviest parts of a baby’s body. As baby grows, gravity helps baby to position itself for birth. Aside from gravity, amniotic fluid, as well as mother’s posture during pregnancy can also contribute to baby’s “heads-down” position for birth – or not. The “Anterior” position (front, baby’s [...]
Happy Holidays!
December 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How Beliefs Influence Your Birth Experience
December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Here’s something to think about, how your personal beliefs affect your birth experience. The other day I taught an all day childbirth class. There was one mom very concerned about the dad being in the labor room and seeing her in “pain”. The husband didn’t seem to be bothered so much about it – he wanted [...]
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