How To Stop Needless Induction of Labor

"(If you spontaneously go into labor at week 37 or 38 the risks to your baby are incredibly low, but being induced at week 37 or 38 increases the risks of interventions, including NICU stays, breathing problems and even surgical births.)"

"The most important thing is to realize that every week of pregnancy counts. Being born prior to spontaneous labor can carry risks, big and small. Your baby's brain undergoes a lot of changes in the last weeks of pregnancy, as does the development of lung tissue. You will also find that babies born after spontaneous labor have higher breastfeeding rates."

"So, if offered an induction, ask why. Use your BRAIN. What are the:

• Benefits
• Risks
• Alternatives
• Intuition (what's your gut say)
• Not now, or do nothing"

New Baby!!!

Congratulations to couple #12 on the birth of your baby girl this morning! I can't wait to meet her.

Classes for 2011

I just finished mapping out the class schedule for the first half of 2011! Check under here for the details.

It's a boy!!!

Jericho was born in a hospital with midwives on August 1st 2010, weighing 9 pounds 13 ounces.

Activities to help a fetus into a good starting position before labor

"Relaxation doesn't only mean taking a deep breath. Breathing evenly and deeply is important, however. But for good fetal positioning and labor progress the ligaments, joints and fascia (the membrane surrounding our muscles, organs and bones) need to be relaxed and symmetrical"

New Baby!!!

Congratulations to couple #11 on the birth of your baby boy on Sunday evening!!!

New Baby!!!

Congratulations to couple #10 on the birth of your baby girl this morning!!!

Sending strong birthing vibes & positive prayers to couple #10 this evening!

New Baby!!!

Congratulations to couple #9 on the birth of their baby boy this morning!

New Guidelines for Women With Prior Cesareans

"Many women who have had a cesarean section delivery -- and some who have had two C-sections -- can safely attempt to deliver vaginally, according to updated guidelines on vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC, issued by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists."