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Preparing for a new baby can be a really big job. It can seem overwhelming and with pregnancy brain, it can seem like you are going to forget something… something important. So if you are wonder what you need or how to prepare for a new baby, I am working on and have compiled a…
As I prepare for baby number two and as I celebrate 2 years of nursing my daughter, I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to revisit this post I did when my daughter was born. It’s all about real truths about breastfeeding, how it’s not easy, but how it is so worth it. Ok,…
Part of being prepared for childbirth and labor is being well organized and ready for all situations. Keeping great records can also be extremely helpful regardless of if you plan to give birth in the hospital, a birthing center, or at home. Writing our your expectations for birth, labor, and what you would like for…
Oh the blessings of being a Stay-at-home-mom and what a task it can be on a daily basis. And while many have really responded in a positive manner to the recent post “Dear Stay-At-Home-Moms, Please Shut Up“, it’s something that has really rubbed me the wrong way. It sends the wrong message to mothers both…
We all seem to ooze excitement over our growing children when they start talking. It’s like the heavens open up when they can communicate and it’s a whole new world. However, have you ever sat back as a parent and thought, “Wow, we should not have taught him/her that word. What were we thinking”? We definitely…
It’s the home stretch to welcome your baby earth side and to finish up the Natural Childbirth Course! I hope you have enjoyed your local course if you have gotten to take it! So what do you need to do in this time? Prepare your coaches and make sure they are confident and comfortable in…
This week covers the stages of labor and preparing the environment that you want to have while giving birth and in labor. With the winding down of the Natural Pregnancy and childbirth course, it is probably very apparent that you are progressing very quickly in your pregnancy. For me, I know I have felt more…
Many of us face complications in pregnancy whether it is as simple as being overdue or something more serious like Strep B or having a breech baby. There is no need to panic in any of these situations because there are both preventative and natural solutions for almost all of them. While they are not…
There are so many stories of moms that give birth to their babies and they say their hearts melted and they had true love at first sight. And while I was changed forever and I fully and whole-heartedly have always loved my child and so vividly remember the exuberance of holding my own baby, “true…
Things got a little more serious this week and discussion focuses more and more on labor and birthing itself. From the stages of labor to birthing positions to help alleviate pain, there were some important topics to cover. Be sure to get your free birthing positions download cheat sheet too! I am combining two classes…
Understanding how to adequately prepare for labor as a couple is crucial to prepare for the big day. From understanding how to time contractions to knowing the stages of labor and what they mean. Week 4 of the Natural Childbirth class digs deeper into the relationship that the mother and coach have and the open communication…
This week is about pregnancy in general. We talked about the structure of the uterus, function of the placenta, and baby’s position throughout the pregnancy. This week seems to be where you have to truly ask yourself if you are going to fully commit to the exercises and preparation or if you are going to be lackadaisical….