Take a look at this cute Cuban mama belly dancing at 40 weeks pregnant! Ya gotta love her moves! This young lady is one of my childbirth moms, and she gave me permission to post this on my site. I think it's WONDERFUL! Enjoy!
Hi everyone! I've been making some short video clips with some quick tips for labor that I hope you will find helpful. I've also made a few explaining some common terms used in childbirth classes, and I hope to make many more.
Pancakes? On a childbirth website? Yep! I've been talking to some of my preggo friends about the importance of eating high-protein foods while pregnant, and my husband suggested I post this recipe for high-protein, low-carb pancakes. Yes, these pancakes are guilt-free and SO GOOD!
Read the rest of this entry »February, the month of LOVE, is a great month to have a baby!
My very first baby was born in February, and it was like Valentine's Day every day.
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Read the rest of this entry »I love childbirth education. I mean, really…I’m a HUGE fan! I don’t think anything can take the place of excellent information and preparation for one of the most life-changing events ever—the birth of a baby.
Hands down, I'd say the most frequently asked question in my childbirth classes is "How do I know when to go to the hospital?" Trying to discern that fine line between "It's waaaay to early to get there" and "I should've been there SOONER!" can be unusually challenging for many preggies. Whoever is providing support for the laboring mom often find themselves staring at closely watching her, trying to sense some sort of "GO NOW" signal. But particularly for first-time moms, trying to figure out the best time to leave for the hospital can be a bit confusing.
Whoa, baby! It's been awhile! To be honest, I got swamped this spring and haven't had much time to update my webpage. Spring always seems to be ushered in with births and even the cows on our farm have blessed us with new little ones.
Hi! In the childbirth classes I teach, I am often asked to explain what preeclampsia is. Most women have at least heard the term mentioned during their pregnancy, and they may know that it can only affect pregnant and postpartum women, but sometimes the actual definition is a bit shadowy.
I can't let February slip past without mentioning chocolate--that delicious product so many of us crave love! Over the past few years, some interesting research has popped up that gives preggies a chance to feel a little less guilty when they indulge a bit. These early studies show that eating dark chocolate during pregnancy may help reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia.
