Ten Ways to Prepare for Birth
Here is an amazing article you MUST read. It’s entitled Ten Holistic Ways to Prepare for the Intensity of Birth written by Virginia Bobro of Birthing From Within. The link is a pdf so you can easily print it out. I know I’m going to print out copies of it for my childbirth classes. Enjoy! (I think [...]
Movement and Positioning for Birth
One of the most important things a mama can do during labor and birth is to be upright and moving throughout her experience. The only exception to this is in early or pre-labor because this is when she needs to take advantage of opportunities to rest and sleep. Being active in labor is helpful for [...]
Soften The Pain, Open Your Eyes
In my current Birthin’ Again childbirth class we have had some fantastic pain coping discussions. Our discussions have been pretty juicy since all the moms have given birth before. They have gone through it, and understand the pain coping mindset needed to give birth. When we were talking about Breath Awareness or Non-Focused Awareness one [...]
The Story of My Birth
This year on my birthday my mother re-told my birth story. I thought I’d share a little bit of it for you. Above: My mom and I, Below: My Grandma and my 2 brothers The evening before I was due, my mother, father, two brothers, aunt and grandmother went to a childbirth class at the [...]
To Grandmother’s House We Go!
cousins! Gabriel and I made the drive to Grandma’s house today! He did fabulous in the car (praise the LORD) and we were here in no time. The only hiccup to our drive was that I burned my fingers earlier this morning attempting to make some kombucha and poured boiling water on my hand. I [...]
Water + Doula = Ahhhhhh
I just wanted to share this photo with you. I love it. It shows just one of the ways that a doula can be helpful at your birth – pouring water over your body in an effort to help cope through transition contractions. One breath at a time, one contraction at a time. Love, Lindsey [...]
Pain With A Purpose
Childbirth intensity & pain is NOT the same as breaking your arm, stubbing your toe, getting a vaginal exam, or passing kidney stones. When I was pregnant, I was often asked how I reacted to the pain of stubbing my toe – how I coped through such pains. I usually held my breath, yelled and [...]
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