The Birth Scale Part II
In part two of The Birth Scale, I share more ideas on how to feel positive and empowered – even when birth doesn’t go to plan.
The Birth Scale
Are we doing enough to prepare families for the realities of birth? I don’t think that we are…
United We Stand
Having a baby means opportunity for the whole family to come closer together – as long as everyone approaches the way we parent now and the way our parents did a generation ago with curiosity instead of judgement.
Don’t Be Afraid of Your Freedom!
Students file into the classroom. You can tell they’re feeling nervous by how they speak in hushed tones and the way they look sideways at each other. The room I teach in is behind locked doors, so even though they’ve all been standing together in the lobby for 5-10 minutes, everyone keeps to themselves. By […]
It’s Called Labor for a Reason
Giving birth is hard work – it’s called labor for a reason! Having realistic expectations helps when it comes to coping with the intensity of labor.