Childbirth Education Archives - Barbara Buckner Suárez

Making the Case for LIVE Education

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | Childbirth Education, class, live

(Even if it’s happening in the ZOOM room…) I was in the checkout at the grocery store and while, as a rule, I never ask if someone is pregnant (unless I know them personally, they’ve already invited me to their shower, told me the baby’s name, and shown me...

Self-Care & Why We’re So Bad At It…

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | resiliency, stress

Most of us have this relationship with self-care that goes something like this: “When I can find the time (and the money!) I’m going to make that appointment at the spa for a full-day treatment!” Or, “I’m going to start dropping hints now, so that my honey will set up...

What About the Partners???

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | partners

http://www.animalplanet.com/wild-animals/photos/amazing-animal-dads/ I just had a private session with a couple who are expecting their second baby in about four weeks. I’d worked with them privately the first go-around due to her unique work schedule – trying...

A Lasting Impression

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | teaching

(Or rip, maybe? I promise this is not a post about what happens as the baby is being born. Trust me.) Last night I slept like crap. I don’t know why, but I did. I’m someone who needs at least six hours of sleep in order to function. That’s not a ton of sleep and is a...

Calling All Partners!

by Barbara Buckner Suárez | partners

Photo by Jake Ryan from Pexels This blog post is dedicated to Dads/Partners – the ones who are or will become parents someday. I have to admit that I’ve always loved guys. I was a really big “tom-boy” as a kid and could always be found outside either climbing a...