Activism, Birth Choices, Conferences, Events, Everything else
Still savoring the experience by Adriana Lozada It looks like this: 3 days each made up of 4 concurrent talks jam-packed with amazing information, given by even more amazing birth/baby/parenting junkies experts. Like who?, you ask. Take a look: James McKenna...
Doula Rochester NY, Everything else
If you could only have one of my 12 wishes, this is it. A doula is your own personal birth fairy! She may not be able to do the work for you, but she will do everything she can to make it a better experience. “Asking your husband* to be your sole guide through...
Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, Doula Rochester NY, Doulas, Everything else, Interventions, Pregnancy
If your care providers talk about what they will “let you” do or not do during labor, most likely they do not truly follow Woman-Centered Maternity Care. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) defines patient-centered care as: “Providing care that is...
Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, Doula Rochester NY, Doulas, Everything else, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Postpartum, Pregnancy
Getting stitches after birthing a baby is uncomfortable (to say the least!), and can take your attention away from bonding with your baby. An intact perineum also makes for a more pleasant postpartum recovery. #12DaysofBirth
Activism, Birth Choices, Birth Plan, Doula Rochester NY, Doulas, Everything else, Interventions, Labor & Birth
Babies move and rotate during labor. A well positioned baby = smoother labor flow. Tip! when YOU move, you give your baby space to move. #12daysofbirth
