2 spots left in my January Hypnobabies Class…

Please call me if you are interested in enrolling.  This 6 week childbirth education series combines childbirth information with hypnosis to help you acheive the most comfortable birth possible. 

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Surprise Class Reunion!

This was totally spur of the moment.  Last night we got together and it was so fun to see the couples and their babies.  It makes my job as a Hypnobabies Instructor even better to see the babies here healthy and happy!  I need to do a reunion for all my classes!

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Enjoy Birth Tip #1 – Get a Birth Doula

Having a birth doula can help you have a more enjoyable birth! 
The Advantage of having a Doula.

Studies have shown the following benefits of having a doula present at birth:

45% reduction in c-section rates

25% shorter labor

60% reduction in epidural requests

50% reduction in pitocin use

31% reduction in analgesia use

34% reduction in forceps [...]

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Pushed by Jennifer Block

Pushed:  The Painful Truth about Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care
by, Jennifer Block

Wow, what a book!  When I read books from the library, I put little slips of paper on the pages I want to go back and look at.  You should see my book; there is easily over 20 pieces of paper sticking out of [...]

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PUPPS – Pregnancy Rash

This is something that no one talks about, it is as if it doesn’t exist, until you get it.  Then it is HUGE to you, but still isn’t imporant to anyone else. 
BIG hugs to you if you get this.  Here is my experience with PUPPS, along with great links and what I felt helped.  The [...]

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A Video for anyone whose been told their pelvis is too small

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Henry James’ Hypnobabies Birth Story

Wed. before Thanksgiving day. I had an appt and was 4 cm and 50%. The
 Dr offered to strip my membranes, but baby was still high so I said
 no. So Thanksgiving day, we were in our hometown for family stuff,
 and we’d decided to pack as though I could go into labor since we’d
 be delivering at a [...]

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New Cesarean Rates are not surprising, but are disappointing.

Cesarean rates are at an all time high and no one in the medical community or women’s groups seem to care. 
But there are women who DO care!  I am one of them.  In the next weeks I will be posting some articles I have been working on regarding worries and fears and how these can [...]

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