Staying comfortable in labor and through birth is critical and possible. Having coping skills and support will make this a reality. Two of my favorite coping skills are using counter pressure and hip squeezes.…
Read the article: Counter Pressure and Hip Squeeze: How To Cope During LaborPregnancy, childbirth, new baby, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery…it can all be so overwhelming!
Read the article: Which Birth Class is Right for Me?Is your due date approaching for baby? Are you scheduled for a medical induction that you are not interested in participating in? Or are you just plain exhausted from pregnancy! We get it! Pregnancy…
Read the article: I’m Ready to Have this Baby!“My water broke, it’s time to head to the hospital.”
Read the article: When to Head to the Hospital in LaborAre you expecting and considering taking childbirth education classes? Did you know that many workplaces are providing stipends or have partnered with companies such as Carrot Fertility and Progyny to offer their employees a…
Read the article: Employer BenefitsIn my career as a lifelong learner, I truly believe education leads to empowerment. Over the past ten years running my doula agency Chicago Family Doulas, and growing educational resources for families through Birth…
Read the article: Why You Should Take an Independent Birth ClassHow can you be sure that labor is really happening? What’s the difference between warm-up labor (commonly known as Braxton Hicks) and real labor? You may not know that warm-up labor can come and…
Read the article: Is This Labor?
