Did you know that there are three go-to spots to relax on the body that doulas and other birth professionals target for pain relief during childbirth? Why is relaxation during birth …
When preparing for labor, so much of the focus is on coping through the pain of each contraction that parents forget about the gift of breaks between contractions. Contractions are …
Women experience pregnancy back pain for a variety of reasons. Some point to an increase in the hormone relaxin, which allows for ligaments and joints to relax in preparation for …
In this post about how to wean a toddler, I share the tips I’ve learned from weaning my three children at 22 months, 21 months and 18 months. I weaned …
Throwing up is awful. And it’s even more miserable while in labor. However, there are many ways to stop throwing up during labor, or at least minimize it. Before we jump …
More than ever, fathers are present and involved in the births of their babies (source). Some take on the role of doula or even catch their babies! However, even when 80-90% of fathers …
Active labor is part of the first stage of labor, and where parents spend the bulk of their time in the birthing process. Active labor happens when contractions become longer, …
Anna Duggar’s 2nd Homebirth A few weeks ago I watched a bootleg copy of the 19 Kids and Counting episode that featured Josh and Anna Duggar’s 2nd Homebirth. It was …
(This is my second post about nesting. The first one can be found here.) Ya’ll, this nesting instinct is kicking my butt! It’s all I can think about. The best …
What is breastfeeding after birth like? Will baby know what to do? Will I know what to do? Here’s my story of breastfeeding after birth for the very first time. …
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. While I was pregnant in …
When I got married in 2004, conversations with my mom sometimes took to the topic of pregnancy and childbirth. Becoming a mother and grandmother was now a real possibility! Not once …