Bedrest Challenges and Successes

Bedrest Challenges and Successes

Just as every pregnancy is different, every woman’s experience with bed rest is different. Some women may know early on that because of their medical histories, they will have to go on bed rest at some point in their pregnancies. Others might be surprised to hear their doctors announce, after a routine appointment, that they’ll be on bed rest for a few weeks. No matter what your story, pregnancy bed rest can take a big toll on you, physically and mentally. You can quickly lose strength, stamina and flexibility, which will leave you feeling lethargic and unable to perform daily tasks.

Using Your BRAIN

Using Your BRAIN

When life comes at you full force and presents you with a change in course,  it is important to know what options are available to you.  Informed consent is the only way to make an educated decision or choice. The informed decision means you understand the strengths and weaknesses of each option available. This understanding is critical to any decision but especially when considering your health options.

Choosing Your Birth Environment

Choosing Your Birth Environment

A sense of control in your environment is critical to all birthing mothers but it is especially important to lose families.  By choosing your birth environment and provider carefully you can choose to minimize or eliminate potential conflicts and misunderstandings as you work towards a safe and healthy deliver

Gentle Birth Strategies

Gentle Birth Strategies

There is a misconception in modern childbirth. It is that childbirth should be painless. Women today are being raised to believe that a painless birth is a good birth. The word and concept of “pain” has negative connotations for many.