Support may be a bit to strong, but they have lowered their restrictions on it and even say that in certain cases VBA2C should be tried. Attempting a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) is a safe and appropriate choice for most women who have had a prior cesarean delivery, including for some women who have […]
I think I hear Angels Singing – ACOG supports VBA2C! Read More »
<strong>This is part of my Wondering About Series. Feel free to e-mail any questions you are wondering about to sheridan AT enjoybirth DOT com.</strong> What would you say to someone who wants to use Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis but is afraid it won’t work for her? What do you mean it wouldn’t work? I think any
Wondering Wednesday: Afraid Hypnobabies Childbirth Hypnosis Won’t Work? Read More »
I am participating in a 31 days to build a better blog challenge and of course it starts today when I am heading to the 1st every Hypnobabies Conference. (Thank Goodness for being able to schedule posts) 🙂 My challenge for today is easy, create an elevator pitch. I have had one for awhile. This
Heading to the 1st Hypnobabies Conference! Read More »
From one dad to another, just do it! I so agree, that once a dad has a doula at a birth to help support him and mom, they become the biggest proponent!
Dad says, “Hire a Doula!” Read More »
There is a very interesting article questioning this on MSNBC, where a mom shares her first traumatic birth experience and the different choices she is making this pregnancy. Who controls childbirth – mom-to-be or doctors? My observation as a birth doula, is it depends on who the mom chooses as her care provider. What her
Who DOES control childbirth? Read More »
This is part of my Wondering About Series. Feel free to e-mail any questions you are wondering about to sheridan AT enjoybirth DOT com. My question is in regards to Pitocin. I want the truth, preferably from a mom who has experienced both types of labors- induced and spontaneous. With my first son, I was
Wondering Wednesday: Does Pitocin Make Pressure Waves Stronger? Read More »
How often is this said in hospitals across America? A mom on the Hypnobabies Yahoo Group shared this story. I’m planning my 3rd homebirth (and 4th Hypnobabies birth) but 2 weeks ago felt like I had a UTI. My DH is in the military so I went to see my primary care manager at the
“When I get back, I want her on pit too.” Read More »
This is not birth related at all. But this was such a great movie to go and see. I wasn’t sure, because I am more of a romantic comedy and I worried it would be too action. DH is more of an action guy and he was worried it would be to romantic comedy. It
Great Movie – Knight and Day Read More »
Well, not really, just 2 almost 10 pound babies! A mom gave birth to twins who both weighed near 10 pounds EACH! This mom deserves a medal for sure!
Birthing a 20 pound baby! Read More »
My oldest son, Thing 1, has dysgraphia, which is a writing disorder. He is 12 but his handwriting looks like a 7 year old. I had the opportunity to get a free copy of the Move Into Writing handwriting program to review. I hope via this blog post, other moms of kids with dysgraphia will
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Katrina, a mom from the Hypnobabies Yahoo Group sent in her amazing birth story. She was pregnant with a breech baby, who just didn’t want to turn. Luckily she found a midwife who was trained to catch vaginal breech babies. She ended up having a nice, fast birth. It was definitely a fast ride. But
Beautiful Breech Birth Story AND Photos Read More »
If you are LDS and have a birth story or any kind of pregnancy, birth experience you have to share please visit The Gift of Giving Life blog. I guess they need some more from moms with epidurals too. So not just NCB births.
LDS moms – birth story request Read More »
I love this post at Birth Sense “Thank you for touching me” Where she talks about the high tech tools out there to determine position of the baby, dilation, etc. But how moms long to be touched and how they need that, especially during birth. Now, I think we can all agree we would happily
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I am one of those glass half full kind of people, so except for those 10 months of PPD after Thing 2 was born, I pretty much have always felt like my life is pretty good. However, I am entering a new phase of life and it is better then ever! I am now a
Being a mom and a doula is better then ever! Read More »
I am a bit late commenting on this. This topic has come up before. Some OB groups refuse to let their patients have a doula. Here is the most recent incident. Doula bans are uncommon, but the issue has cropped up elsewhere, said Stefanie Antunes, spokeswoman for DONA International, which represents 7,000 doulas, including 3,000
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