I belong to 3 book clubs. It may seem a bit excessive to some. But I need that mental stimulation and adult interaction. 2 of my book clubs had Christmas Parties in December. We don’t read a book, we just celebrate and do a book exchange, white elephant style. I love it! So the Wednesday […]
How my love of book club overrides my parenting logic. Read More »
The 2 main challenges of being a doula are 1. Being on Call – which is not so stressful. 2. Being on Call when there is something challenging happening – which is stressful. Like when Thing 2 broke his leg! Or when my DH unexpectedly goes out of town. Or when each Thing gets the
Being a Doula with the Flu at my house. Read More »
This article was scary to read. Hospital Scrubs Deadly Mess So maybe they aren’t weapons, but they can cause infections. Can the answer be as simple as having the hospital wash scrubs? Until about 20 years ago, nearly all hospitals laundered scrubs for their staff. A few hospitals are returning to that policy. St. Mary’s
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Putting Mothers and Babies at Risk: Promoting the Elusive ‘‘Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request’’ This looks at the risks of promoting even the idea that moms are choosing elective cesareans. It points out that many moms choosing planned cesareans are being led to that choice by their OBs. I have posted before about the need
Great article looking at elective cesareans Read More »
So I love getting Christmas Cards. It is sort of anti-climactic when it is just a card with a signature, no information about what the family has done this year. No picture. I feel like I am missing out a bit when I get cards like that. Then we have friends who live far away
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CNN talks about how Joy did have her vaginal birth on December 5th. This demonstrates that VBAC can be safe for many moms. It also shows the sad state that women’s rights to choice regarding birth is in. It is sad that this mom have to go to lengths like moving to a new city
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This story of a mom whose OB cut an episiotomy after he missed the birth of the baby, saying he needed to for the placenta demonstrates the importance of Choosing your Care Provider wisely! How can you do this? Ask your Care Provider questions! Did the mom above ask her Care Provider “What percentage of
Episiotomy for the Placenta?????? Read More »
I love this face. This is my Thing 3. (My sweet baby Bryson, who is 4 now, but still my baby!) This boy is full of joy and I love to be a part of it! At night when I put him to bed he likes to hide under the blankets and I pretend I
This weekend I went on one of the health and fitness industry’s most well respected and authoritative courses on advanced Kinetic Chain Assesment, (taught by my ex-boss, friend and mentor, Dax moy). That probably means nothing to you apart from a load of gobbledeegook but the stuff I learnt is going to affect you in
Guest Post by Nisha: Lies They Tell You about MSG Read More »
I will say that I have been on a journey over the past few years. Because of Bryson’s birth, I became a doula and Chidlbirth Educator. That has changed my health for the better. I have opened my eyes to what health is and how I need to be more in charge of my own
How my birth improved my overall health. Read More »
There are so many moms that pick their birth location because of convenience. This hospital is closest to us. Or it is where their primary care physician is a member of. When I suggest a different hospital, they feel it is inconvenient. It is hard for me to really express how different hospitals can be
Differences in hospitals – choose wisely Read More »
If you are pregnant, living in Orange County and interested in Hypnobabies Classes. I have 1 spot left in my class starting on the 14th. Check out my website for more information and to find out how to register!
1 spot left in my Hypnobabies Class starting next week! Read More »
In January a woman died shortly after childbirth. It was a tragic loss. From that came a wonderful outpouring of support AND milk. Friends and community members volunteered to breastfeed baby Moses. One mom still comes every morning at 9 AM with her baby in tow and nurses Moses. Some moms have more confusing schedules
This breastfeeding story WARMS my heart! Read More »
I met Nisha online and was a guest on her radio show. She has a great fitness program for expecting moms and is going to be doing some guest posts on my blog! I apologise if this turns into a bit of a rant – I don’t intend it come out that way, but it
Guest Post by Nisha about Soya! Read More »
(I know this is “old” news, but I am catching up from my trip in November.) Boy, if a mom getting kicked out for Breastfeeding in Target doesn’t get you angry, maybe this will! An OB drops his patient at 40 weeks because she refuses to have a cesarean! There was no medical indication for
You would think I am brocoli – because this gets me steamed up too! Read More »
