First, please know that you are not alone in this very difficult journey. Losing a child is a traumatic situation that no one is prepared for. As a grief therapist, the best advice I can give you at this moment is to allow yourself to feel every emotion that comes throughout this journey. You do… Read More Infant Loss
It’s important to remember that not all labor and childbirth are the same. What one person may experience, you may not experience. Every birth story is unique. There are four stages of labor: The first Stage of Labor is what happens when the cervix dilates to 10cm. The second stage of labor is the pushing… Read More Stage One of Labor – Early, Active and Transition
My favorite tool for pregnancy and childbirth is the Rebozo. In each Childbirth class, I allow the students to try out a Rebozo to see just how much comfort it provides during pregnancy. The good thing is though, you can use it after the baby comes too! Some Midwives and Doulas use it to help… Read More Why a Rebozo is Important for Pregnancy and Childbirth
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) stated, “Evidence suggests that, in addition to regular nursing care, the continuous one-to-one emotional support provided by support personnel, such as a doula, is associated with improved outcomes for women in labor” (Hodnett, Gates, Hofmeyr, & Sakala, 2013). Labor support during pregnancy has been shown to reduce… Read More The Value of Labor Support