What is an Epidural and Should I Choose One? An epidural block is one of the most common forms of pain relief used in hospitals today for the laboring mom. Some moms choose this the instant they get into the hospital not wanting to feel any discomfort, and others wait and choose it if they…
Childbirth is a very quiet, intimate experience, not only for the mother but for the baby and those attending the birth. During intimate times it’s fitting to have the lights down low as this actually helps labor progress. But, why is this and what causes it? Oxytocin, the love hormone, is released during labor, intimacy,…
Every week I plan to post links to various blog posts I find on the internet that interest me. They may be posts that just resonate with me right then, or maybe have a similar subject to posts I may have posted in the previous week. Either way, I see them as beneficial and helpful, and…
When thinking of a way to comfort a laboring mom always think of water, especially if she is having a difficult time managing the discomfort. Water can be very therapeutic, in whatever form she receives it. The shower is the fastest and easiest way to get into the water. You can control the temperature of the…
Walking is a well known technique for helping laboring women and their babies progress towards the birth. Not only can it serve as a nice distraction but it actually helps contractions come closer together and it moves the baby down deeper into the pelvis. When a laboring mother walks it rocks her pelvis back and…
Home. This is where I prefer to birth. I realize not everyone is physically able to do the same or are comfortable with this idea but for my situation this has always been ideal. Home is where a woman feels most comfortable. She can go where she pleases and do as she pleases. She…
