Devon, my first was born by emergency cesarean at 34 weeks. As a doula I have worried about how my client’s cesareans would effect me. I wrote about it in my post Emotional Aspects of Being a Doula. It is amazing to see how the Lord has eased me into my client’s cesareans. The first […]
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I learned about this way to help moms process their cesareans from the Birth after Cesaren Blog Listing 10 positive things, not including Devon, that came about from my cesarean. I think it is sometimes hard to see beyond the baby you get. It has been 10 years and a long journey to get where
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Before I was ever a doula or Hypnobaibies Childbirth Instructor, I created my first webpage. Pregnancy Birth and Babies. I was a member of this great Hypnobabies Yahoo Group and moms kept sharing their wonderful birth stories. I wanted a place where everyone could read them. I also wanted them divided into sections, so moms
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I read on Crunchy Domestic Goddess about Jessica Alba’s wonderful birth. She used hypnosis for childbirth, which is such a wonderful tool for moms! I wish more moms would look into it. If every pregnant mom took time each day to relax and fill their minds with positive thoughts of birth, it could only help the
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Noah’s Birth I haven’t posted much before but have enjoyed reading the posts. The following story is that of the birth of my 3rd child but 1st Hypnobaby. My first was born vaginally after induction at 42 weeks. I was not aware at the time of the risk of multiple medical interventions and ended
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My Hypnobabies VBAC success story I had been having contractions almost every night while working at the computer, but any time I laid down they would stop. On Friday, Nov 16, it was the same thing, contractions every 5 minutes but if I laid on the couch they would stop. So finally at 11pm I
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This is a question my husband had when I wanted to hire a doula for Bryson’s birth. I reassured him they didn’t. When we met with Alison and talked with her about her role, he felt much better about it. Then after the birth he wondered why we didn’t have one for each birth? He
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The Introvert Advantage by Marti Laney On the back cover it says, “Filled with Aha! Moments.” It is true, as an Introvert, I had many of these reading this book. I scrapbook with a group of wonderful girls. One time Christine brought this book. We took the quiz and all but one of
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The AMA and ACOG have put out a statement saying they want to outlaw homebirth. You may already know about this. It scares me to think that they would try to do this. Women should have the right to choose where they want to birth. Freedom of choice! There is something simple you can do.
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On a new blog, created by a Hypnobabies mom, Cynthia, who had 2 Hypnobabies births. I love that Hypnobabies helps empower moms and helps them create wonderful births. Then they share the joy with others! Go check out her blog and her birth stories! Both her babies were over 10 pounds. So for those whose
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Great VBAC HypnoBirthing Story A hospital had it’s first waterbirth and it happened to be a VBAC mom!
From a fellow blogger. She is looking for painless childbirth stories for a book. If you have one to share, go visit her blog. The more positive birth story books out there, the better!
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There is a new study of the benefits of doulas out. It has some pretty impressive results. Of interest to me regarding cesareans: Mom’s with doula’s had a 13.4% cesarean rate vs 25% of moms without doulas. Mom’s who were induced also had a lower cesarean rate than those without a doula. Mom’s induced with
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Great awesome Big Baby Vaginal Birth Story The baby was 11 pounds 5 ounces, the mom was attended by a midwife in a hospital setting and everyone was nervous because of the baby’s size, the midwife talks about her fear of shoulder distocia, but the birth goes wonderfully, everyone stayed calm and encouraging, which I
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I am glad I do not have a mom due right now. B has been sick since Thursday. I brought him in today and he has an ear infection and a throat infection. No wonder he has been so miserable. We got some medication, so hopefully he will be better soon. I did get a
