Bradley, Hypnobabies, Brio Birth, Birthing from Within, Lamaze and so many others… Does it matter which flavor of childbirth education you take? Maybe. Every method has its benefits. However, every method is not for every mother. Not every mother needs a method; not every method will work for an individual mother. I note that we […]
Fertility Yoga, a healthy beginning
Stress is one of the causes and complications of infertility. The stress can be of external sources such as work or finances, or it can be internal such as worry, regret, and low self-esteem. It will help to eliminate the causes of stress, but that’s not always possible – especially when the stress is caused […]
I’m published!!! “Scheduling Birth: Is this a good option for me?”
So, not only is this on the Expectant Mother’s Guide website, but it’ll be in the next print edition of the Pittsburgh Guide. Rather exciting to be published, I think. Yay! Do click and read 🙂 Scheduling Birth: Is this a good option for me? Sat Nam.
What to do about Morning Sickness?
Morning sickness (ok, all day sickness) can be a real bear. Here’s my list of things that help: Eat often. Even if it’s just a bite or two, it makes a difference because it keeps your blood sugar level and helps tamp down the stomach acid. Eat whatever tastes good. Some smells or foods are […]
The Dual Purpose Birth Plan
Do you really need a birth plan? What’s the purpose of it? “Sometimes I hear that you need to have a birth plan to let them know what you want… sometimes I hear that if you have a birth plan it practically guarantees you a c-section. So, do I write one, or not?” Birth plans […]