The national cesarean rate is 32.8%. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that an appropriate, medically necessary c-section rate is 10 – 15%. Change starts with education and communication. Lamaze International has produced this video to begin the process of education and communication. First, watch the video; then take a childbirth education class to learn […]
Choosing a Childbirth Class: Confident Birthing (Lamaze) or Birthing from Within
Yes, you read that right. We now have two choices for you for childbirth education here at Shining Light Prenatal Education. There are many similarities between the classes (same number of hours, same price) and some key differences. To help you decide which childbirth class is a good fit for you, Cortney and I have […]
An Interview with Pregnant Mom, Alaina
I have to say, having Alaina and Jason in my Confident Birthing class has been a complete joy. They have a great sense of humor. Here’s Alaina’s interview. ~Deena Your name: Alaina Partner’s name: Jason Estimated due date: 12/28/13 OB, family practice doctor or midwife? Midwife Home, birthcenter or hospital? Hospital 1. What is your […]
A Story, a Challenge, and Going Home – Day 4 of the Lamaze Conference in New Orleans
This year’s conference had an overarching theme of social media and interacting with the “millennial generation”. I’m a Gen X-er. I’m not that different from my students. Even the boomer generation can connect with these moms. We connect because we listen, not because we talk. If we listen to the mothers and the families in […]
Hangover Yoga, Cemetery visits and Something about Bacon – Day 3 of the Lamaze Conference in New Orleans
I’m not really a morning person. Really, I’m not. After a late night on Bourbon St., teaching a 7:00 am class was a bit of a challenge… especially on the horrible in-room coffee at the hotel. Now, there was a bit of a snafu – the title and description of the morning yoga class was […]