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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 [...]
This post is dedicated to the normal, healthy pregnant lady who is tired
of being pregnant and wants to get the show on the road.
Here’s the scenario… You see your care provider during your 37th – 40th week and you get the green light to have your baby (meaning if you gave birth at this [...]
The word induction brings forth an array of emotions in women: relief, anger, frustration, excitement, confusion, exhaustion, etc. Powerful imagery brings to mind pitocin, contractions, epidurals… and the joy of knowing you get to meet your baby soon. Induction of labor is a tough subject, but let’s talk about it.
I read this article today by the March of Dimes Florida Chapter. Go ahead and you read it too. Done?
Now, let’s start thinking.
13.8% of babies in Florida were born too soon. They were born before their lungs, brain or [...]
So, you’re full term. Or wishing you were. Or maybe you’ve even gone past your “due date”. People are starting to look at you like you’re going to explode, or at the very least they’re worried that you’ll leak questionable fluids on them. You often wonder if your body enjoys pregnancy so much that you’ll [...]
A few months ago I read the book The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer. This book is a collection of research based findings explaining how women can achieve better birth experiences and outcomes. The intended audience is women in the childbearing year who would reflexively choose a hospital birth.
I [...]
Tick tock. Tick tock.
That is the sound of the clock ticking after mama’s water breaks. Tick tock, better start contracting! Tick tock, let’s get that baby delivered!
After a woman’s amniotic sac breaks and fluid leaks, most moms are told they need to have a baby within 24 hours because of the possibility of [...]
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.
