by Anna Rodney | Feb 20, 2024 | birth class, childbirth, coping, online baby class, preparing for birth
Staying comfortable in labor and through birth is critical and possible. Having coping skills and support will make this a reality. Two of my favorite coping skills are using counter pressure and hip squeezes. They are actually as simple as they sound. Counter...
by Anna Rodney | Sep 8, 2023 | baby, bringing home baby, childbirth, motherhood, new baby, parenthood, preparing for birth, Uncategorized
Adjusting from no children to one has many challenges including a huge learning curve, coping with relationship changes, adjusting to your new role as a parent and dealing with insecurities and unknowingness. It is hard becoming a parent for the first time. Life as...
by Anna Rodney | Jun 20, 2023 | baby, birth class, childbirth, first time mom, online baby class, online class, preparing for birth, virtual class
Pregnancy, childbirth, new baby, breastfeeding, postpartum recovery…it can all be so overwhelming! Up until now you have been able to navigate your adult life with confidence and ease. The pressure you are feeling about your birth choices can leave one overwhelmed...
by Anna Rodney | Jun 2, 2023 | childbirth, labor, preparing for birth
Is your due date approaching for baby? Are you scheduled for a medical induction that you are not interested in participating in? Or are you just plain exhausted from pregnancy! We get it! Pregnancy is so hard sometimes. Here is a list of a few suggestions we have for...
by Anna Rodney | May 26, 2023 | childbirth, labor, preparing for birth
“My water broke, it’s time to head to the hospital.” “I had a contraction, it’s time to head to the hospital.” These are both common scenarios that we see in movies and on TV shows. Unfortunately, this is where we often gather ideas for what is...
by Anna Rodney | May 15, 2023 | birth class, childbirth, labor, online class, preparing for birth, virtual class
Did you know that childbirth education benefits may be available to you through your workplace? Are you expecting and considering taking childbirth education classes? Did you know that many workplaces are providing stipends or have partnered with companies such...
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