One of the worst things about the third trimester is how difficult it becomes to get in and out of bed, roll over, or lay down. It's like moving Mount Everest and you can definitely feel the tension, pressure and major uncomfortableness you never … [Read more...]
Group B Strep During Pregnancy And What It Means For Your Baby
Our bodies are covered in bacteria, most helpful and not harmful. But during pregnancy, labor & delivery, a common streptococcus bacteria in mothers can be transmitted to their babies and cause significant illness. So it's quite important to … [Read more...]
When Does Baby Turn Head Down? When You Should Worry
In the last few months of pregnancy, you will wonder, "When does my baby turn head down?" It's been on my mind lately with my third little one getting close to arrival. It always seems to be a fear that some mothers have, and that it will lead to … [Read more...]
Overcoming Fear Of Childbirth - 5 Things You Can Do
Overcoming fear of childbirth is almost absolutely necessary in order for you to have your natural baby birth. But that doesn't mean you have to be fearLESS. I don't have a magic formula that will guarantee your fears away if you follow it step … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Stretching Exercises After Your Workout
Just because you've been out exercising easy or doing something stronger, doesn't mean you can excuse yourself from stretching out those tight muscles. Your body is undergoing tremendous movement right now. Your hormones are relaxing your … [Read more...]
Posterior Baby Position And What To Do About It
Posterior baby position is the fancy way of saying that your baby is face up, or sunny-side up. This means that your baby's front is facing your front as well. They want to see the faces of anyone staring down your nether region when they first … [Read more...]
Breathing Baby Out Instead Of Pushing - 5 Easy Steps
It seems there are two sides to the argument of just exactly which is the best way to move your baby through the birth canal: breathing baby out, or actively pushing. Both have their advantages and one way may not work the best for one mother like … [Read more...]
Perineal Massage - How To And Why
When you're learning about perineal massage, how to do it, and it's purpose, it can seem a bit weird at first. It was for me. But the advantage of having done so can be far greater in the long run than most mothers realize. Benefits Of Perineal … [Read more...]