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by Krista Haggerty My first birth was a cesarean after a long labor.  It was hugely disappointing, and I struggled with feelings of failure.  When I became pregnant again, I knew I wanted to have a vaginal birth with no interventions.  I switched providers two times and met the OB who delivered my son at […]

By Cathy Daub, PT, CCE and CD(BWI) I remember once talking with a pregnant woman in the hospital who had just been tested for gestational diabetes. She looked up at me confused saying, “I eat healthfully and there is no history of diabetes in my family.” She had a look of despair in her eyes and I […]

          elliptical When you see these diagrams of an opening cervix, you can see how a posterior lip would be unlikely        because in actuality, the cervix opens in an elliptical fashion and not concentrically.  The baby’s head dilates the cervix more with each contraction pulling the anterior part of the cervix […]

by Haley Macklin Pain in labour and childbirth is not a ‘bad’ thing requiring fixing or flat out avoidance. On the contrary, it is the pain of labour that helps contract the uterus and open a mother ready to bring her child into the world. This collection of sensations should be encouraged because it is […]

Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. These include weight , lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease. The nutrient composition of oats is […]

Viagra Given To Pregnant Women By Cathy Daub PT, CCE and CD(BWI) I am saddened as I read the new headline in today’s news. “Eleven babies die after Dutch women given Viagra in drug trial.  Research halted as 10 to 15 other participants wait to see if their children affected,” My mind immediately goes back […]

by Haley Macklin Culturally, pain in labour appears to vary subjectively between different groups of people. Ina May noted a significant difference between the expectations of Dutch and American women, where the Dutch women believed, “the woman’s body knows best and that, given enough time, nature knows best and that, given enough time, nature will […]

Bananas contain a fair amount of fiber, as well as several antioxidants. One medium-sized banana (118 grams) also contains • Potassium: 9% of the RDI. • Vitamin B6: 33% of the RDI. • Vitamin C: 11% of the RDI. • Magnesium: 8% of the RDI. • Copper: 10% of the RDI. • Manganese: 14% of […]

By Brittany Sharpe McCollum, CCE(BWI), CD(DONA)   Childbirth is a life process, offering an unparalleled opportunity for personal growth, transformation of identity, and instinctual guidance.  Commonly, people come out of their birth experiences with vivid memories of key moments occurring during the experience, moments that left them feeling particularly cared for, listened to, or verbally […]

By Samantha Thurlby-Brooks Each week in my pregnancy and postnatal massage practice I find out from my clients that they’re being told they have to have an induction for various reasons that they don’t fully understand. Most are really unhappy and don’t want the procedure, but many are told they will be risking their baby […]