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Julie Leonard’s Cesarean Birth Story
Julie’s first-time birth story is an all too common one laced with trauma, fear, regret and to say the very least, a less-than-ideal experience. In the years since her child’s birth, she’s worked through her emotions related to how things went and has had two other birth stories that have been redemptive in some way.
Rebecca’s Cesarean Birth Story
Rebecca experienced three cesarean births 45+ years ago. There are lots of things about cesareans that have changed since then and yet, still many things that could stand some evolving.
4 Ways a Doula Can Support Your Cesarean Birth
Planned or unplanned, a cesarean birth can cause confusion and anxiety for many people. Working with a doula to help you prepare for what to expect and know what options you have can help lead you to an empowered birth.
Mandy’s Cesarean Birth Story
Mandy shares her story of two unplanned cesareans. The first one was for ‘failure to progress’. The second was a planned home birth, that ended in a hospital transfer and cesarean delivery.
Tiffany’s Cesarean Birth Story
This account of cesarean birth is from the beautiful Tiffany Williams, founder of Modern Blended Life.
What I found interesting about her stories is that she couldn’t recall that anyone had ever asked her questions like these about her experiences.
Julie’s Cesarean Birth Story
Julie Miller, creator of the amazing blog What Should We Do Today? Columbus, OH is my neighbor and my friend. She has two sons who were both born via cesarean and today, she’s sharing her experiences with us.
The Power of Birth Affirmations
Throughout the journey of pregnancy and childbirth, there are many opportunities to cultivate a positive mindset and embrace the transformative experience you’re currently in as well as the transformation ahead. Among the various tools available to expectant parents, birth affirmations are one of my favorite go-to’s because they can nurture confidence, strength, and resilience throughout labor and delivery.
More Labor Comfort Techniques
For many birthing people, the prospect of labor can be daunting, filled with uncertainties and discomforts. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of utilizing abdominal lifts, counter pressure, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) units, and squats to enhance comfort during labor.
5 Ways Touch in Childbirth Can Make a Difference
The gentle and loving touch of a partner, doula, or caregiver holds immense benefits for both the birthing person and the baby throughout childbirth. This post will detail the multifaceted advantages of touch during childbirth, highlighting its ability to foster connection, alleviate pain, and enhance the overall birthing experience.
Labor Comfort Techniques for a Positive Birth Experience
Labor and childbirth can be both beautiful and challenging and while it is a natural process, it often comes with discomfort and pain. In this blog post, we'll explore some effective labor comfort techniques that can help expectant folks navigate through labor with more ease and confidence.
Communication In Childbirth
The words/language that we use have power. This is true in daily life, but it is especially important to remember in the midst of labor and childbirth.
The Importance of Childbirth Education
Childbirth education is a must. Especially if you're giving birth in the hospital.
Dr. Gabby on Pregnancy Loss
For the final blog post from this month’s Community Partner, Dr. Gabby, some tender thoughts on pregnancy loss from her perspective as a care provider. On a whim, I asked her if she’d given the topic much thought or if she’d ever written a piece on it in the past.