Epidural?

About 70% of women in the United States will choose an epidural for their labor pain relief. Many of them will be completely satisfied, while there are also a portion of women who receive no benefits of the epidural. Whether you plan on using one in labor or not…   Learn about epidurals. Knowing what [...]

Focal point during labor…

  Using a Focal Point during Labor A great coping technique for labor is a focal point.  And one of the wonderful things about focal points is you don’t have to practice using it or give your support person any additional training.  When contractions get intense, you just use it! Think about it…. What is [...]

Ten ways to help her during labor….

Let’s face it…during labor many of us feel helpless when it comes to comforting a laboring woman. Knowing a couple of right things to do and say is always helpful. Here are some ideas, feel free to expand them for your own use in labor and do what works for you!  ~And come Join us [...]

Feeding the athlete…

Labor is probably not the time you will be requesting a huge steak dinner, but it is a good idea to continue to nourish your body before you head in to the hospital.  Not eating during labor may reduce your energy, increase your fatigue and decrease your ability to deal with stress during labor. Also…just [...]

How do I know if I am really in Labor?

One of the most asked questions of first time mom’s…Or In my case, of my second baby because my first was induced…and I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to tell what “real” labor was… So, in honor of my former self… I offer a list of some ways to to gauge whether you are experiencing [...]

From the mouth of Dad’s

well…some dad’s…

On the ball!

  I know what you’re thinking: Where does a large plastic ball fit into the labor and delivery scene? Actually, the birthing ball (which was first used in Germany) is a very comfortable way to go through labor. The ball is ribbed so that it won’t slip while you are sitting on it, and it [...]

So what DO we bring to the hospital??

  You’ve seen the lists. They’re in books, magazines, on-line – they’re everywhere. The trouble is, which to use? Here are some “BEST  Picks” for Labor and Delivery” Film or Digital Camera (can be of the disposable variety even).Don’t forget batteries!!! Remember…our hospital has a policy of no videos for the birth.   Breath Mints [...]

What NOT to bring to the hospital…

It’s a good idea (even a GREAT idea) to have your bag packed several weeks before your due date. Remember, of course, babies don’t have calendars, so they don’t always come on their due date. I like to think of it more as a due month But while you can probably think of many things [...]