This is one of my go to pushing positions for mothers in a hospital setting. It’s a position that can be used both with or without an epidural and that’s what makes it so wonderful. Josh is sitting in the chair so that when Amy pulls on the scarf, she doesn’t tip the chair over […]
One Squat for Everyone During Labor
Can I just tell you how much I love this squat! It’s the only squat you can do for an extended period of time in comfort. The brilliant thing about this squat is that it’s available to the vast majority of women during labor, no matter what your level of fitness or your fatigue level. […]
Seated Labor Posture with the Comfort of a Partner
Next up in our series with Josh and Amy is a seated labor posture which is a perennial favorite. It allows dad or the birth partner to sit down and allows the laboring mom to rest as comfortably as she can with the touch of her partner to comfort her. Here, you see Amy sitting […]
Seeking Pregnant Couple for Reality TV Show
I know, I don’t usually post about things like this. However, this is a local production for Pittsburgh families and you get a stellar nursery with a hand painted mural out of it! I spoke to the director / producer and this seems to be a high quality production that would be worthwhile. Honestly, if […]
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…”