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Absorbing Involvement

April 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment

  One of the best ways to learn a new skill is by immersing  yourself  into it . Think back, how did you learn to tie your shoes, learn to read, drive a car. Through practice, repeating, and immersion. When it comes to preparing for childbirth this is exactly what you need to do. Once [...]

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2 Birth Stories

April 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

  I have two brief,  recent birth stories to share with you. Both moms were in my “Mindful Pregnancy and Birth” class. What I love about these stories is the “magic” of birth came from within them. They used what they learned in their own unique way. Both moms were very anxious and fearful of birth. One [...]

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Mindful Childbirth Education

April 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment

  Mindful Meditation is an exceptional “tool” to practice and use for labor and birth, as a new parent, and for life. I’ll be writing more about this in the coming weeks, but for now watch the video on it. Would love to hear what you think. Birth bold, Lesly    

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Your Amazing Body During Labor

April 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

  There is so much focus on labor pain and the potential for things to go wrong, that we totally overlook the what is right and good about labor and what your body can do to help you through it. The more the focus shifts from fear to confidence and feeling secure about labor the [...]

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Smartbirth Childbirth Classes

April 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  Online classes will be offered soon as I put the finishing touches on it! Deep relaxation is the way to go! Labor is manageable. Watch the video for more information. Birth Bold, Lesly    

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Curious About Cesarean Births

April 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

  Today, one in three pregnant women will give birth in the USA by Cesarean birth. Cesarean birth is major surgery and can come with complications. The arguments for having one are weak. If you are in good health and your pregnancy is fine, and baby is fine, there’s no reason to have one. A surgical birth [...]

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Podcast – Postpartum Depression

March 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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  This is a really good interview with Dr. Shoshana Bennett on Postpartum Depression. She’s the author of “Postpartum for Dummies” and “Pregnant on Prozac” I interviewed her a while ago but the information is timeless. Enjoy, and Birth bold – Lesly “-)          

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