Confidence In Birth

If a new little human is soon to be blessing your life, come and discover how to learn their language. Understanding your newborn is the key to responsive parenting which soothes the souls of the whole family.

An amazing weekend was had by all! I had the privilege and honor of supporting Britta Bushnell in her immersion weekend childbirth class along with doula Jena Scott. So many deep, valuable takeaways as an educator caring for promised and new families. These couples took away an experience they will always remember as well as the strategies and insights that will guide their transition to parenthood and their transforming selves and relationships. Beautiful beyond words. I am forever grateful for Britta's apprenticeship for birth workers which is providing the platform for this deep, soulful learning.

Birth settings and providers matter! Both can have a significant effect on our labor and birth experience, which will color our self-concept and transition to parenthood.

After having mt own 2 positive births that were without intervention I was drawn to birth work. To my surprise and frustration my hospital labor and delivery training exposed me to over-medicalized birth that ultimately pattered me for fear of the" what ifs" lurking behind each intervention.

All working in this arena absolutely want the best outcomes for all. But, the truth is, as Dr. Stuart Fischbein
discusses in this podcast, that there are many contributing factors.
They include:
1. Where your OB delivers babies (hospitals and birth centers have policies that dictate care)
2. How they were trained (existing birth paradigm; how long ago?)
3. Their perspective ( is birth a normal human process or an emergency waiting to happen?)
4. Skills and experience in supporting vs. managing the process in which there are no special circumstances

Understanding these elements is a key starting point for birth preparation. This podcast provides insights with considering as you move into the choices available to you related to birth.

A beautiful reminder for us on this day.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=E5U_CYz-LN8&si=hYgJYeefjVKZNwse

Expectant parents can already identify their current superpowers that will serve them through this uncharted, windy road of pregnancy, birth and new parenthood. Intentional positive focus is well worth cultivating during this time of pregnancy, when our brains are making adaptations that ready us for the care of a newborn. Do you share some of these?

Always learning new and surprising Evidence Based Birth. Today's webinar topic: Breech Birth

New Lamaze childbirth class starts February 5th. Take your first step towards having more confidence in birth and new parenthood. Perfect for those April, May and June babies!

Another commonly held belief that has no basis in reality. Don't believe everything you think.

A mom with small breasts can have just as much (or more!) milk-making tissue as a mom with large breasts.

Whether in birth or in daily life, our external environment has strong influence on our internal environment. This is the major piece to creating our birth preferences. Do the people supporting you know and respect your individual desires?

How to Create a Warm, Secure, and Loving Birth Environment. - Maha Al Musa Did you know that certain external factors influence your internal experiences and emotions during birth? Your internal experience is something […]

A nice consolidation of the key tips for life with a newborn.

What Every First Time Parent Should Know | Pathways.org Are you expecting your first baby? Pathways.org has you covered with what every first time parent should know.