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For A Better Birth, Childbirth Preparation is a Must
I once heard an OB ask their patient if she had taken a childbirth class. Mama answered no, to which the OB said, “Oh, don’t worry, I’ll walk you through it.”
Yeah, that doesn’t ever happen. Maybe she’ll walk you through the pushing [...]
One of the more common reasons home birthing mothers tend to transfer to a hospital is because of a long, difficult labor. Especially first time moms, she is beyond exhausted, her cervix is not dilating and she’s looking for a solution. At this point, her solution is an epidural which can be helpful and is [...]
I have seen many a cervix refuse to completely open big enough (10 cm) so that a mama can start pushing. There are many, many, many reasons this can happen. One of the reasons is because of cervical scarring.
As part of the Tallahassee Doula Co-Op, I am very excited to announce that we will be hosting a Spinning Babies Workshop on January 22nd. Below are the details:
Spinning Babies Workshop www.spinningbabies.com
Easier Birth Through Fetal Positioning January 22, 2011 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Raymond C. Sittig Hall, [...]
Lindsey Morrow, along with her readers, rises from maiden to mother – one of the most profound and transformative journeys of life. She hopes to inspire women to be mindful in their experiences, revealing new questions and solutions each step of the way.
