Are you a new parent looking for guidance? Are you pregnant and have no idea where to start? Are you or your child struggling with life? Do you want to be more mindful in both your parenting and everyday life? Would you like help parenting your whole child? The Conscious Connection, an upcoming e-course by The Mind Body Mama focuses on a mindfulness-based, relationship oriented … [Read more...]
Bleeding and Spotting During Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can be absolutely terrifying, and can occur for so many different reasons. Some vaginal bleeding however, is considered completely normal, and not usually a cause for concern. How do you know the difference? If bleeding occurs, take note of the amount, consistency and color of the blood as this can be valuable information for when you speak with your nurse, doctor … [Read more...]
Hey Mama in Labor, It’s okay
Hey Mama in labor, I want you to know it's okay. It's okay to make as much noise as you want. Scream, curse, grunt, groan, moan - or be silent. Repeat birth affirmations, sing, chant. Turn on music, the ocean, or white noise. Turn off music, the ocean, white noise. Ask other people to be quiet. Ask someone to sing to you. It's okay. It's okay to be ask or demand things. You need what you … [Read more...]
5 Tips for a Natural Birth
A lot of moms fantasize about having a natural birth, but depictions of childbirth in the media give women an unrealistic expectation of what to expect. They go in to the hospital or birthing center and try to do the things they have seen other women do, and are surprised when childbirth is a lot harder than they anticipated! A natural childbirth class or reading some natural childbirthing books … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Avoid an Episiotomy
One of my biggest fears before giving birth was getting an episiotomy. Scissors near my vagina? No thank you! An episiotomy is when the perineum (the skin between the vagina and anus) is cut to make the vaginal opening larger. It can be done midline or medio-laterally (diagonally), or less common laterally or J-Shaped. It was thought that by making the opening larger, birth would be quicker … [Read more...]
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