There is a moment; one small moment that opens into stillness before it closes and brings us back to the work at hand. It is the space between the inhale and the exhale. It is the space between the exhale and the inhale. It is the briefest moment of stillness and quiet before the cycle […]
Childbirth is work. To work you need energy. To get energy you do this…
The definition of labor is “work”. If we are to work; we need energy. Energy comes from food. If you don’t eat you won’t have energy. Without energy the work of giving birth becomes more difficult and more painful. Let’s break it down:Infographic courtesy of Lamaze International.
You can shorten your labor by up to an hour or more by doing this one thing
What if you could shorten your labor by up to an hour or more and reduce your risk for c-section by 30% by doing one thing during labor? What if I told you this one thing was free, easy and helped you manage your pain and discomfort as well? What if I told you this […]
What’s the Deal with Cesareans? A New Video from Lamaze
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 […]
New! Class Offerings Online with Google Helpouts
I am broadening Shining Light’s reach beyond Pittsburgh and out into the rest of the world with Google Helpouts. It’s an online tool for live, interactive, web-based classes. They can be taught at a scheduled time or they can be scheduled to suit the student’s needs. My first offering on Google Helpouts is: Great Expectations, or, […]