Alison and I have a fun history. 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 invite […]
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One of my biggest “hits” on my blog is for PUPPS. Which is a pregnancy rash. I had it with Bryson and it wasn’t fun. Here is another not fun skin condition – molluscum When Bryson was 2 he developed Molluscum Contagiosum which is a rash that doctors typically say just needs to run its
We had this debate on my Independent Childbirth group. Where can the most change come for the birthing community? By changing the mother or changing the care provider? Most seemed to feel that changing the mother is the way to go. That if a mother is educated and makes different choices then change will be
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I just found out they called police on a Breastfeeding Mom. Ohhhh, that makes me mad! A mom has every right to feed her baby, WHEREVER she is! I have nursed in many public places. Here is just a few: Disneyland, while waiting for Dumbo (and numerous other rides). At a
I just finished reading Standing in Two Places: A New Landscape of Motherhood This is a memoir by Ashley Dyson about her experience having a baby via surrogacy. She had complications from her first birth which prevented her from birthing another baby herself. This memoir follows her journey through the surrogacy process and the emotional
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Dad, you may wonder why a mom needs a doula if they are going to be there. Eoulas are as much for you as they are for the mom! My DH said after Bryson’s birth, “Why didn’t we have a doula for all our births?” He LOVED having a doula. Often dads are the biggest
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I typically do like to finish the bulk of my shopping before Thanksgiving. But usually I still have the boys and Rob to shop for. Well, thanks to some great friends, I 95% finished shopping for everyone by Monday. Then yesterday another great friend watched B. while I wrapped everything I have bought. I didn’t
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I am working on my first Breastfeeding Class that I will be teaching in a few weeks. It made me want to find my favorite Breastfeeding Pictures of Bryson and I. (Carson and Devon’s aren’t digital and would require too much work to share! Maybe one day.)
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Often birth really is so simple, a toddler can be your midwife! I say that half kidding. Sometimes birth can be complicated and more help is needed. But often when births go fast like this, they are problem free and you don’t need anyone more than a calm soul to bring you a towel! One
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This mom had a positive hospital VBAC and I am so happy to share a link to her story with everyone! Joseph’s Birth Enjoy reading it, I know I did!
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I had a preemie. It was life changing. It was scary. It was not the ideal start for my sons life. I had been on bedrest for Preterm Labor from 25 weeks. I figure I bought him 9 extra weeks, with the sacrifice of staying in bed, taking different pills and praying. Devon was born
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My boys (age 11 and 9) love to watch reruns of Get Smart. Well, last night they saw the show where agent 99 had twins. Thing 2 (my 9 year old) said, “I am pretty sure they were born vaginally. The only bummer is that she doesn’t breastfeed them, they get formula.” I love that
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This is something that no one talks about, it is as if it doesn’t exist, until you get it. Then it is HUGE to you, but still isn’t imporant to anyone else. Here is my experience with PUPPS, along with great links and what I felt helped. The Yahoo Group is great for support too.
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I found this video and loved it! So for all you hypnosis and childbirth educators and moms, this one is for you! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9Ue51YtG1s]
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I think this can be something that really makes or breaks a birth experience. Having an informed, supportive birth partner is so helpful for you to stay focused and believe in your ability to birth her baby the way you want to! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVhmX-tM5dc] Often the Dad is a great choice for this role. Most dads want to be
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