Author: maphasatn

[ad_1] Curious about fetal movement? Wondering about the kicks, rolls, and rhythmic jerks you feel from your baby? I’ll help you understand all types of movements and what to expect with them! Fetal movement is the sensation of your baby kicking, rolling, or hiccuping inside your womb. First movements may feel like tiny flutters that […]

[ad_1] The last thing you want during childbirth is to have someone’s fingers poking inside you!  Here’s how to track labor without a vaginal exam: #1 – Watch the Red (and Purple) Line Midwife Anne Frye says research backs up the 2cm-wide “red line.”  It starts just behind the anus and moves up the gluteal […]

[ad_1] Today is my sixth baby’s birthday!  Here are six things that led to his gentle, painless birthing: #1 – I Embraced My Power Labor and birth are POWERFUL… …and those strong contractions are YOUR power.  I embraced my contractions and stepped right into their intensity.  That shifted how I handled labor and made it […]

[ad_1] Not sure if you want an epidural or not?   Here are some evidence-based downsides to weigh: 1 – Posterior Babies Evidence shows that more babies are posterior when moms have epidurals.  That leads to long labors and a strong chance of “failure to progress” – and often a c-section you didn’t want. 2 – […]

[ad_1] Most women go through pregnancy hoping they don’t develop a complication.  After all, doctors make it sound like it’s just bad luck – they may need to step in and save you! Here’s the truth: OBs are just like other doctors – they focus “the cure” and NOT on prevention: Doctors don’t go to […]

[ad_1] I’m a big fan of the 80/20 rule for work, household projects, and even cleaning… …but it does NOT work for parenting. This New Year’s, I asked myself, “What would make the biggest difference for myself and the kids?” I knew the answer right away: no more back-talk.  They’d need to use the skills […]

[ad_1] One of the biggest childbirth fears is tearing while you push your baby out.  Unfortunately, most hospitals increase the risk.  Here’s what you need to know: Risk Booster 1: No Prenatal Education The first steps to prevent tearing happen during pregnancy.  If nobody is talking to you about that, you miss the window!  Nutrition, […]