First Time Mom Tips for Labor Pain Management

Active labor is part of the first stage of labor, and where parents spend the bulk of their time in the birthing process. Active labor happens when contractions become longer, …

Women that take my childbirth classes want to know how to prevent tearing during birth, just as much as they want to know how to have a natural childbirth. It’s …

One of the more common reasons birthing mothers need medical intervention is because of a long and difficult birth. Looking for a Way Out of a Difficult Birth Especially first time …

Birth Positions One of the most important things a mama can do during labor and birth is to be upright and moving throughout her experience. The only exception to this …

Pain Management During Labor In my current Birthin’ Again childbirth class we have had some fantastic pain management during labor discussions. Our discussions have been pretty juicy since all the moms …

Cocky Second Timers I have to admit, I fell into the category of “cocky second timers”. I just coined that phrase. Like it? A cocky second timer is a mother …

Pain with a Purpose Childbirth intensity & pain is NOT the same as breaking your arm, stubbing your toe, getting a vaginal exam, or passing kidney stones. While I was pregnant in …

When I got married in 2004, conversations with my mom sometimes took to the topic of pregnancy and childbirth. Becoming a mother and grandmother was now a real possibility! Not once …

For most laboring women there comes a point in their experience when all sensations become so overwhelming, the break between contractions is GONE and you just can’t pull it together …

Bringing Spirituality to Birth Bringing spirituality to birth is so important. Whether it be a poem, a song, a prayer, a statue, or a picture, a reminder of your spiritual …