It’s been quite some time since I’ve dusted off my keyboard and blogged for Shining Light. I wanted to update you on my classes and the studio itself. Since moving out of the Lawrenceville studio and into my home studio in Brighton Heights, classes have been small, but going well. The schedule has been pared […]
How do I know if I need pain medication in labor?
One of the most common questions I hear from my Confident Birthing students is: I’m planning on a natural birth. But, what I want to know is, how do I know if I’ve reached my limit? How do I know if I need pain medication, an epidural, or if I can push through without? My […]
Birth is Beautiful, Poop is Progress, Early Labor – video
My next video in the Birth is Beautiful series is about poop. Yeah, I know… but when we don’t talk about the yucky stuff it’s that much worse. This is part one of three. Who knew there was so much to talk about regarding poop and childbirth? Remember that Birth is Beautiful and Poop is […]
One choice affects your whole birth experience
There is one choice that affects your whole birth experience. It sets the tone for your prenatal visits and affects all further choices you have during pregnancy, labor and birth. Choosing your care provider is the most important choice you can make. Do you choose an Obstetrician, Family Practice physician, Maternal Fetal Medicine or a Midwife? […]
When is the right time to take a childbirth class?
“Yeah, I’m thinking about signing up for childbirth classes.” “Good! How far along are you?” “36 weeks…”