decisions Archives - Barbara Buckner Suárez

Why is PAIN a Four-Letter Word?

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | coping, decisions, expectation, labor, pain, planning

I taught a class recently that was a little different. It only meets once and focuses on the brain-body connection, the practice of comfort measures, and how to stay in a coping mindset throughout birth. There’s no discussion about the stages of labor or when to...

Hopelessly Devoted to You…

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | activism, Childbirth Education, confidence, decisions, devotion, impact, transformation

de·vot·ed /dəˈvōdəd/ adjective adjective: devoted 1. very loving or loyal. “he was a devoted husband” synonyms: loyal, faithful, true, staunch, steadfast, constant, committed, dedicated, devout; fond, loving, affectionate, caring, admiring “a devoted...

Almost: Very Nearly, Not Quite

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | 31Days, decisions, impact, support, writing

I’m almost done. October 31st – the last day of this year’s 31 Day Project. Last year at this time, more than anything else I felt a huge sense of relief that it was finally over. This year I feel different. I feel a sense of accomplishment. I hit the “publish”...

Mmmmm… Bacon

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | 31Days, 4th trimester, confidence, decisions, parenting, styles

Just four days ago the mighty Internet screamed at us “BACON CAUSES CANCER.” Actually, the report was about red and processed meat, but every news story written about this subject had a big picture of bacon attached to it. (What can I say? I’m so on trend.) Was it...