I want to point out that as I compare these two births right now, I am not judging these moms choices. They each made the best choices for them and their babies along the way. I am just looking at how different hospitals policies and care providers attitudes can have a big affect on the […]
Policies and Attitudes and how they can prevent or lead to cesareans. Read More »
I have to admit I felt a bit guilty after I found out Cara ended up with a cesarean. When she talked about changing care providers, I certainly said she should change if she felt like it. I even shared ideas of good care providers. But I also nodded my head when she said
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In Honor of Cesarean Awareness Month: a continuation of a Tale of Two OC Hospitals. I had 2 first time moms in one of my Hypnobabies Classes. Their births were similar in many ways – but had different outcomes. In a large part due to the choice of their care providers and birth locations. Mom
The Tale of 2 OC Moms – Your Birth Location Matters! Read More »
In honor of Cesarean Awareness Month. I would like to highlight the importance of choosing your birth location carefully. In this specific case I am talking about choosing between two hospitals. There are differences in hospitals and their policies and it can have a big impact on avoiding a cesarean! I actually have quite a
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I love all of Elizabeth Pantley’s books. Now she has a new one! The No-Cry Separation Anxiety Solution From the time that babies become aware of the world around them they begin to form important relationships with the people in their lives. They quickly learn that certain people are vital to their happiness and their
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I have to explain how I know Alison. I read Alison’s HypnoBirthing birth story online somewhere and saw she is an author. She actually lived in my town and was happy to come to book clubs to talk. As I belong to 3 book clubs (crazy I know) I decided to read her books and
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My midwife called me today and told me that the doctor agreed that I didn’t need to see them because I seemed very informed. Surprisingly, the doctor said she was very impressed with my letter!! lol Well I’m glad it’s sorted. I can now focus on my stress-free pregnancy. Sheridan says: “WOOHOO for moms being
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My friend Tara is an amazing photographer. She has taken most of the pictures on my websites. She had a contest and look at the winner for just be amazed! By Sarah Field Photography I LOVE it! Amazed indeed. 🙂
Pushing seems to be something moms have lots of questions about. I love this post on Science and Sensibility’s Blog – It has posts from many different birth bloggers about pushing. Have your questions answered here!
This looks like a lovely film, showing the way doulas support and empower moms during birth! I hope they also show a doula in a hospital setting too. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRc36qMxNak&]
Amazing new film highlighting doulas! Read More »
Christa is a very well informed expecting mom on the Hypnobabies Yahoo Group. She felt the request for her to do a Gestational Diabetes Test was not warranted. Here is the letter she wrote to her group. Come back next week as I share the response to her letter! I thought that this might be
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Some doulas don’t like the word client. Joni, from Mexico calls them gorditas – little round women. I often call them my moms. But it sure confuses my friends when I say, “My mom is having her baby today.” It is also confusing because I have students and clients, but they all hold the same
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Cindy – Mom of 5, doula for 6 years Sheridan, this e-book is a perfect tool to help expecting parents! It is precise and to the point, avoiding information overload, while giving mom’s information that should be researched further. I will be posting on my social networking sites as well as sharing with my doula
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I have been thinking about the very diverse reactions to 2 different birth stories. Giselle VS Kourtney Both had positive birth experiences. Giselle talked about hers and People SAW Kourtney’s. Was there a difference in their responses? YES! People were much more doubtful and even critical of what Giselle said. It is interesting how when
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I am in the process of making an updated birth video for Hypnobabies Instructors to share in their classes. I have been working on it since October, but the last week I have made some serious headway. Tanya – homebirth – done Angela – homebirth – done Sheridan (me) -hospital birth – almost done –
I am so tired of editing videos! Read More »
