Pain is a part of human existence. We experience physical pain or discomfort and mental or emotional pain or discomfort on a fairly regular basis. How we choose to deal with that pain is entirely up to us. Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. This is true of the pain of labor as well […]
A Bit of Inspiration: Finding your Power during Birth
This is something I say often during my Confident Birthing classes. It is a major component to having a birth experience where you are comfortable with any medical intervention you may need, or that you may choose. Please share it!
Tuesday Inspirations – From Mama to Baby
This is a quote from one of my student’s birth stories. I was inspired by it and I hope you will be too. “B. is now 1 week new. She has already taught me the following: There is always a higher level of pain a woman can endure; If you need something, just fuss a […]
Tuesday Inspirations #6
“The best labor support will protect a woman’s privacy and insure that she is not disturbed so that she can tap into her inner wisdom and dig deep to find the strength she needs to give birth.” ~ Judith Lothian
Tuesday Inspirations #5
“Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers; strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.” ~ Barbara Katz Rothman