Dad, it is your job to make sure Mom feels safe and supported in labor and birth (even if you hire birth support). Get these three tips that will transform the way that you approach labor and birth with Mom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU9ysNMp3UM 1. Get ready now -Listen to what Mom wants and know her plan -Talk […]
Yes, you should have birth support, but maybe you don’t have to hire birth support. The question is…how can you feel safe, supported and informed in labor and birth? It starts and ends with having the best team that can support you emotionally and physically. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krWHPSJTWv0 *Benefits of hiring a birth doula: -Trained, Certified, Experienced […]
Research shows that Mom can feel safe, supported, and up to speed on whats going on in labor when she has good birth support. When this happens, Mom benefits greatly! Decreased length of labor (faster labor) Decreased rate of C-Section Decreased rate of epidural use (pain relief with medication) Decreased use of oxytocin to induce […]
Let’s first talk about delayed cord clamping! Babies receive 30-50% of their normal blood supply through the umbilical cord after birth if the cord is allowed to finish pulsating before it is clamped. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a delay in umbilical cord clamping in vigorous term and preterm infants for at […]
Let’s talk about the gown because it is something that comes up a lot in mommy circles. You do not have to wear a hospital gown when you are in labor. But the nurses will provide a clean cover for you if you want it. Now is the time to get ready for your birth […]
Can you eat snacks during labor? Yes, you always have the right to eat and drink during labor! What is the big deal? – “Don’t eat because you might aspirate during a C-Section with general anesthesia.” -First, aspiration during a C-Section with the result of sickness and death is very small, and should not be […]
The question is…Can you get the birth of your dreams and be a busy mom? How do you feel about birth? Do you want to go “all natural” as it’s called? Do you have a mindset of “if it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t, I won’t be disappointed.” The fact is, labor is a […]
You are pregnant, and the thing that probably concerns you most is labor and delivery! Some women say a contraction feels like a menstrual cramp: dull and achy. So, what is the big deal with labor? Let’s talk about why labor is so painful and hard. Now is the time to get ready for your […]
You want to know how to use a birthing ball for natural labor and birth. These ways will help labor naturally progress! These moves will not necessarily induce labor if your body is not ready, but they can help keep you on track so you don’t “get stuck” in labor or go over your due […]
Pregnancy is a long journey. If you are experiencing pain in your lower back, pubic area, buttock, etc., then you need these tips to ease your pain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A83Z_v0mGdU Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by downloading the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process […]