The last trimester of pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. It is a time of preparation, both mentally and physically, as the pregnancy winds down, and baby’s arrival is just weeks or days away. One item that is on the to-do list for many expectant mothers is to ...
In this day and age of “thinking green,” many women are opting to have their babies in the comforts of their own homes while other women are choosing to birth in maternity centers. Women are beginning to reclaim the birth experience as one of nature rather than a medical emergency. For women who want as ...
As a hypnobirthing educator I’ve helped hundreds of women prepare for their hypnobirth. Most women do great with their hypnobirthing classes, but after their classes they often procrastinate on writing their birth plan. The birth plan is the final step towards a stress free and pain free birth, and I encourage all my students to ...
Prior to the birth of a child, one of the last concerns you may have is the expertise with which the hospital overnight bag is packed. Thanks to countless television enactments, parents-to-be often imagine a mad-dash to the hospital, woman screaming in agony, both fearing the child will need birthed in the car. Most energy ...
When planning a cesarean section, the formation of a birth plan is often overlooked. However, it is important to let your birth team know what you want to have happen, regardless of what kind of birth you are having. Additionally, there may be options available that you had not considered. One of the first options ...
If you think there are risks that come with taking an epidural during labor, you are correct. In fact, up to 23% of women who have an epidural during labor will experience some complications. Epidural side effects range from vomiting, fever, shaking and headaches, to low blood pressure, fetal distress, vacuum extraction, forceps delivery, and ...
Having a baby is an exciting, yet stressful life event. There are many decisions to be made. One important one is where to give birth. Giving birth in a hospital has many advantages, yet some women are fearful. They have heard stories of medical interventions, and mom and baby not being able to bond right ...
