I have been passionate about pregnancy and birth since I was a little girl. I was able to take that passion and focus it to become While I no longer actively teach or doula anymore I still love sharing wisdom and support with you, so you can have a better birth. I do this through […]
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Today’s topic is on what are the best types of noises to make while pushing? Audio is better to demonstrate pushing I got this great email today with this question and I was typing up an answer to respond to the question, and I realized what I really need to do is make a podcast
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Valerie had 3 babies with epidurals. Then she wanted to have a natural birth – and did with baby 4. that baby was posterior, like her first 3 and the discomfort made her not want to have another natural birth. She had 2 more babies with epidurals. Then she met me and with Hypnobabies decided
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What if I was to write a book – Hypnobabies for Dummies? Well, it would be pretty simple. Buy the Hypnobabies Home Study – or if you are lucky enough to have a live instructor near you, sign up for a class! Follow the instructions for practice. Use your tools during birth. So that is
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Cadence was born on the 20th at 2:12am, was 20 inches long and weighed 7lbs 3oz. The Birth Story of Cadence. When we found out we were expecting our first child I began to think about what type of experience I wanted for the birth of our little one. I found Hypnobabies through a relative and began
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(You can see the steps Angela took to try to create the ideal birth for her. It required a lot of her work on her part.) Angela’s Hospital Tour Hello all of my fellow Hypno-moms and moms to be. I just finished the hospital tour of the place where we will be birthing (as ofnow).
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Are you wondering if you should hire a doula? There are a lot of pros, but there are also some cons. Delve a little deeper into both to find clarity! PROS of Hiring a Doula A Consistent Person for Your Care: Most doulas meet with you one or more times before the birth, stay with you
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Taking an Independent Childbirth Class (typically one not affiliated with a hospital) is a great way to learn what normal birth is like. It is well worth the time and money to be educated about normal birth. The information presented in class will go a long way in helping you trust your body and baby.
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Shannon called me at 2PM on Thursday and said her water had broken not long after her induction massage! I was happy to hear she was having some pressure waves already. She was going to get ready and have her parents come over for the big kids and head over towards the hospital. (She lives
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This is a common question I was asked when I was a Hypnobabies Instructor. The latest you can start Hypnobabies The Hypnobabies Home Study and also live class is a 6 week program, so the latest you can start is 34 weeks. Babies do come as early as 37 weeks, so 32 weeks is really the
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As usual this is not meant as medical advice. This is just information with a lot of links so you can do more research! Ask LOTS of questions, and then make the best decision for yourself! Watch my Induction Video I have created an informational childbirth class with a whole section on inductions! Induction Information These
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Avoid interventions that are not medically necessary. This is wonderful advice, but how can you do this? Choose Your Care Provider Carefully! How can you know if your Care Provider uses unnecessary interventions? Ask Questions! If you don’t like their answers, then change. It is never too late and is well worth the work. Here is
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A lot of moms choose their care providers from friend recommendations, PCP recommendation or just randomly picking one out of the insurance choices. This is dangerous. Take time to really research this choice, because it can have a HUGE impact on your birth. Their impact on your birth often starts before your birth even begins!
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This was shared by Tanya, who used Hypnobabies for her 2 births. (Watch her birth video below) She shared this experience: “Think your Hypnobabies tools are only useful for your birth? Think again. After having 2 beautiful and pain free births using Hypnobabies, I’ve learned to use the techniques in other areas of my life,
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Shannon took my Hypnobabies Class while planning on a VBAC a few years ago. She enjoyed the classes and hired a free doula in training. Her OB ended up scaring her into a repeat cesarean due to “low fluid”. Her doula in training called to tell me that the OB said, “low fluid, you can
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