One of my dearest friends started as my Hypnobabies student many years ago. She asked me to be her doula. I attended Mia’s birth and it was a fine hospital birth. Not quite what she had hoped for, but there was love and joy there. My friend and I as her doulas, her husband, her …
I missed a birth, but felt like I was almost there! Read More »
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 …
Hypnobabies helped Valerie manage 2 Posterior Births Read More »
Did you know that people use hypnosis for dental surgery? Hypnosis is a powerful tool! Hypnosis is a tool that can be used with all sorts of medical procedures. It may seem hard to believe that hypnosis has been used on people for surgeries, even open heart surgery. That shows how powerful the mind can …
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 …
I loved recording this weeks podcast episode. I share my favorite personal experience with affirmations. Then I finish up sharing tips on how to harness the power of affirmations for your pregnancy and birth!
When you are expecting a baby, it is hard to deny that there are some big financial obligations coming up. From medical bills, diapers, car seats and so much more. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and underprepared. This is why you will love YNAB (which stands for You Need a Budget) so much. It …
How YNAB, My Favorite Money Management Tool, Can Help You Enjoy Your Pregnancy and Birth Read More »
I love this picture of Crystal smiling at 9.5cm! Here is her birth story. July 23rd I felt crampy all day long, but didn’t think anything of it since they weren’t tightening like contractions. I decided to take DD and her BFF to see Ramona and Beezus at 1:40pm still feeling crampy, but no contractions. …
Water broke at a wedding AND smiling at 9.5cm – Episode 45 Read More »
You are having a “normal” baby shower, but you want to make it a little bit more spiritual and meaningful for you. A party with gifts and food is fun, but it is easy to add a few simple things to make this celebration more about the Mom and her journey to mothering this baby …
How to Add Blessing Way Awesomeness to a “Normal” Baby Shower – Episode 44 Read More »
Imagine 5 different women want to travel to America. There are two ways to travel there: an airplane or a boat. Allison’s travel agent tells her about both options and the pros and cons of each. Allison chooses an airplane because it is a good choice for her. Britany wants to take the boat, but she is …
Birth is a Journey: Shouldn’t we be able to choose our transportation? – Episode 43 Read More »
I had been having pressure waves forever it seemed. When Dr. Kaminskas checked me at 37 and 38 weeks I was only dilated to a 1 or 1 1/2 and not much effaced. Nothing was really happening but I would still go hours when I was having consistent pressure waves every 5-7 minutes for a …
I PROMISE this is OK! Here is some information and stories to reassure you it is OK. Tips for Hypnobabies and HypnoBirthing Practice I personally slept through 95% of my scripts and had a GREAT birth. I would use my CDs to help me fall asleep at night. That was so wonderful to me. When …
Help, I keep falling asleep during hypnosis practice! Will it still work? – Episode 41 Read More »
Ginger is a safe, effective nausea remedy. Try it in whatever form is most palatable to you: Sprinkle dried, powdered ginger in oatmeal. Make ginger tea from fresh ginger root or teabags (Alvita makes a good one). Drink it hot or iced, plain or sweetened, depending on whatever most helps your nausea. If bubbles help, …
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 …
Angela’s Awesome Birth Story Made Firing her OB worth it! – Episode 39 Read More »
(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). …
Why in the World did Angela fire her OB 48 hours before her birth? – Episode 38 Read More »
Since the beginning of humanity, women have been bringing children into the world. If you’re feeling stressed or nervous about your own labor, it can help to keep this in mind. Your body is so powerful and so much of that body has been made to do this. Even so, birthing and delivery is still …
37. Needs, Wants, and How to Budget for Your Hospital Bag Essentials Read More »
