By Donna Rock We bring to the table many year of beliefs both positive and negative that help mold us into “victims” or “victors” in all aspects of our lives. Battling weight issues and reversing diabetes is no exception. This week has been quite an eye-opening experience. I am learning that no matter how much [...]
New Direction
May 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
Since 1998, Leslynotes has been devoted to providing online chilebirth education globally. It’s been a wonderful resource for expectant moms and dads. Leslynotes will continue to provide this information, but it’s also going to stsart talking about being bold – not only in childbirth, but bold in life. Birth Bold, Live Bold is Leslynotes new [...]
There’s No Phone App For Birth
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Healthy Eating And Ayurveda
May 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Article by Donna Rock Are you finding the foods you enjoyed a few months back during the cold weather just are not as appealing to you right now? This change in taste may not be just because you are pregnant. There is a centuries old philosophy of healing called Ayurveda medicine. One of the principles [...]
An Empowered Moment
April 22, 2013 by 2 Comments
In my Mindful Birth and Pregnancy class, I had asked for feedback of what we had been talking about. We were talking about labor and specifically, the contractions. Becaue that is the labor. One contraction comes and ends and you’re just fine in between… This one mom said “I feel empowered”. “Why is that” I [...]
Food Facts Our New Friend
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DIET Does Not Have To Be A Four Letter Word
April 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The thought of changing your diet can feel overwhelming when you first find out you have Gestational Diabetes. Although, come to think of it, Gestational Diabetes is not the only condition during pregnancy that will force you to take a serious look at what you are eating. High blood pressure, rapid weight gain and water [...]
Turn Your Back On The Noise
April 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The most important thing right now, if you’re pregnant – is you, your partner, and your unborn child. If you’re spending a lot of time watching Baby Story on TV, reading chat rooms about other women’s experiences, it’s time to STOP doing that. You are already anxious. WHY add to it? It’s not reality. [...]
Why Can’t You Eat What You Want During Pregnancy
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ah yes, you are relishing in the wonders of pregnancy. Back pain, swollen feet, morning sickness. Or perhaps you are one of the lucky ones and you are sailing through your pregnancy with ease! Are you using this time to ignore all your pre-pregnancy healthy eating habits? Or are you continuing to eat whatever you [...]
Welcome Donna Rock Holistic Nutritionist And Coach
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
In an effort to bring varied, but useful information to use during your pregnancy, and as a new mom, I have invited Donna Rock to write about nutrition from a holistic point of view. I am an advocate of what you can do for yourself before using medications. Medications have their place, but I don’t [...]
YOU CAN DO IT TOO
March 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
I Wanted to share this email I received recently from a mom who took my “Mindful Pregnancy and Birth Class”. 2 things stand out for me.. 1. She had options to choose from which helped her stay calm 2. Options increased her confidence to birth naturally 3. options kept her from panic and overwhelm “Hi [...]
Bringing You Up To Date
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Life And Expectations
February 7, 2013 by 2 Comments
This Goes For Preparing For Birth Too
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Happy New Year! A New Year and New beginnings, right? Well planing for and having a baby is an incredible new beginning! It requires a mindset that taps into your values and how you want to bring this baby into the world. The following video, below, has nothing to do with childbirth. But it has everything [...]
Book Review: Mindful Birthing
December 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s been over a year since I’ve been teaching Mindful Meditation to expectant couples, giving them, and you, a different approach to prepare for birth. Medical science and research has proved beyond a doubt the mind/body connection. The studies are numerous and what’s needed now more than ever is educating the public about it. The [...]
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