Click here to find out how you can take Hypnobabies! And sign up for my newsletter for a coupon for items on the Hypnobabies site. I have been meaning to post about my home birth but haven’t finished my version yet. Sheridan’s version of my birth (see below) is very accurate and I appreciate the time […]
33. Irelyn’s Amazing Hypnobabies Waterbirth Story and Video Read More »
If you had asked me in high school, or even 10 years ago (yes, I’m that old) what I wanted to be when I grew up, “A Hypnobabies Instructor,” would not have been my first answer…or my answer at all! The truth is, my path to becoming a Hypnobabies Instructor follows my path into motherhood.
How I Became a Hypnobabies Instructor by, Megan Read More »
Here are my thoughts as a Hypnobabies instructor and as a Hypno-Doula of over 30 of my students: My first response is No! But I think in reality: It depends on how you define success! I say something like this in the first class: The purpose of Hypnobabies is not to have a pain free
Hypnobabies – Can you Fail at using it? Read More »
Last year I had what I thought would be my fastest birth, which involved me running red lights as I drove mom and dad to the hospital, because their car had been towed! The year before that I did attend a birth where I met mom and dad at the hospital and baby was born
Flooded by Amniotic Fluid – Shelly’s 2nd birth Read More »
I always feel like this was one of my longest births, but it was partly because I was at Angela’s birth the whole night before, got a total of 5 hours sleep and then headed off to Shelly’s birth. So I was working on very little sleep. Looking back, I wasn’t even with Shelly for
Shelly’s 1st Birth – One of my longest births Read More »
I was so happy when I reader offered to share her story of her external version for my X day. I had not thought of a good topic for today. So here is Sarah’s story of how her home birth was almost derailed by a breech baby, but how an external version helped her baby
eXternal Version and Beautiful Birth Story Read More »
I was stuck on finding something for the Letter T. Then I remembered my book! Download your free copy of The Top Three Tips to Enjoy Your Birth! How to get your free copy Sign up for my Pregnancy Birth and Babies Newsletter to get your free copy. You should get a welcome e-mail with
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These are a few of a birthing mothers favorite places to be: Rocking Chairs Birth Balls Showers Sitting on the toilet In the Bath Resting on the Bed Standing and leaning on Birth Partner Have I forgotten any?
Originally posted in 2007 I was so excited to go to Belly Sprout, in Fullerton to see the Business of Being Born. I had heard good reviews of it and I love birth, so it seemed obvious I would love this film. Belly Sprout is a great little space, with natural items for babies and
Business of Being Born – Movie Review Read More »
My children and friends were confused when I told them how excited I was to go to a Spinning Babies Class. My boys all thought I said Spitting Babies (boys and bodily fluid – ugh). I wondered if my friends imagined little babies doing a spinning class? Well, for those not in the know, Spinning
Spinning Babies Class Review Read More »
I had set a goal to attend 10 births in 2010. Victoria and her hubby took my Hypnobabies class. They were not sure if they wanted a doula. We kept in touch after class. I told them what I tell all parents, “I think for a first time mom a doula is SO great,
10th birth of 2010 – Victoria Read More »
I really loved this post with a letter to The Natural Birth Club. She talks about how some moms make others feel bad because of they didn’t have Natural Childbirth. Why do moms do this? Why can’t we just listen and support moms as they share their birth experiences? I think this is something very
Natural Birth Club or Moms Doing the Best We Can Club? Read More »
I “love” to hate the My OB said What? blog. Here is one that really got my goat! “She doesn’t deserve a medal. She deserves a stamp on her forehead that says ‘I’m an idiot!’” – OB to nurses at nurses station, regarding a woman who had labored ‘too long.’ This was said in response
Mom’s DO deserve medals Read More »
I’m not talking multiple choice exams, I am talking vaginal exams. Vaginal exams during late pregnancy are optional. Yes, you heard me correctly, optional. Starting at around 36-37 weeks at every visit you will be given a gown to change into so your OB can do a vaginal exam. What is the purpose? To chart
Exam’s During Pregnancy and Birth Read More »
This is the story of my fastest birth I’ve attended as a doula. (Not the fastest from me arriving to baby being born, but the fastest birthing time for mom from first pressure wave to birth of baby) Midnight: J. wakes up to use the bathroom. She notices she is having pressure waves. They get
Please don't have your baby in my van! Read More »
