7 Quick Birth Support Tips for Friday
Being asked to attend a friend or family member’s birth is a great honor, but it can be a bit intimidating. Here’s a few quick tips for birth support people. 1. Talk to both Mom and Dad beforehand...
View ArticleBirth Bag of Tricks Tuesday – Counterpressure
Just as each mother and baby pair is unique, every birth is different. There is no way to know whether you will have an intense 4 hr labor or a 3 day marathon. If you have a large bag of … Continue...
View ArticleBirth Bag of Tricks Tuesday – Heat
Just as each mother and baby pair is unique, every birth is different. There is no way to know whether you will have an intense 4 hr labor or a 3 day marathon. If you have a large bag of … Continue...
View ArticleBirth Bag of Tricks Tuesday – Try it
If what you’re doing isn’t working try something else – then give it set amount of time, such as 3 contractions. So if you’ve been walking around with your for a while and someone on your birth team...
View ArticleBirth Bag of Tricks Tuesday – Spend Some Time Alone
Just as each mother and baby pair is unique, every birth is different. There is no way to know whether you will have an intense 4 hr labor or a 3 day marathon. If you have a large bag of … Continue...
View ArticleBirth Bag of Tricks Tuesday – Breathe With Someone
Open your eyes. Look at someone and follow their breath. Breathing deeply gives you and your baby the oxygen you need as well as decreasing stress and anxiety. Labor is intense. It can be very...
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