Building a Birth Mantra

Building a Birth Mantra

by | Apr 1, 2016 | Birth You Desire Blog

Writing, speaking, and believing in a personalized affirmation is a great way to facilitate change and foster a positive outcome.  Affirmations are a valuable coping skill, which can be used in throughout gestation to transform your pregnancy and birth

The First Hour of Life

The First Hour of Life

by | Jan 25, 2016 | Birth You Desire Blog

The first hours after birth are a developmentally distinct period of time for the mother and baby. Research now supports what birth-workers have known for several years: there are distinct advantages of a baby being held skin-to-skin during this time.