“Make the best choices for a positive birth and a healthy baby”

January  2012 a new day, a new month, a new year for new resolutions. Perhaps 2012 is the year you are thinking of becoming pregnant, are pregnant or became a brand new parent. Why not make this the year you choose to discard any opinions that do not feel right to you about pregnancy, birth, and parenthood. Toss away those worries and misconceptions and flow with your new life transition in peace and appreciation.

As a childbirth educator, I have the honor of preparing and educating pregnant woman and their partners for their upcoming labor and birth. As a birth doula I am blessed in being able to provide physical and emotional support during labor and to witness the miracle of life.

In my DVD series , “SMALL WONDERS CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, YOUR POSITIVE BIRTH EXPERIENCE” I explain that pregnancy is a time for transformation, for woman to embrace their changing bodies, and to roll with what, at times, can be challenging , however normal variances of pregnancy. (OK , I know morning sickness is not really fun!) Having  an understanding of the trimester’s transitions helps prepare you for recognizing you and your baby’s ability to work together. Nature has designed the labor stages perfectly for you. The hard work of labor will get you to a place of surrender. Then as you listen to your body you recognize the urge to bear down. Soon you will feel your baby’s head emerge from your body as you get a glimpse of their face with eyes wide open. The rest of their body soon slips out and this new life is placed skin to skin against your body, a time you will never forget. Your baby’s birthday will be remembered with love and smiling tears.

Make the resolution to shower yourself with positive energy. Recite a positive affirmation daily as you embrace your pregnancy with wisdom and trust, your labor and birth with confidence and power, and parenthood with love and joy

 

dee*

“We are able to make the best choices for a positive birth and a healthy baby”

January 16th, 2012 | AFFIRMATION, Classes, Information, Labor, parenting, Video | No Comments »

Relax with your Labor: Progressive Relaxation

Here is the second technique in a series of Relaxation tips for labor.

Enjoy practicing this Progressive Relaxation exercise

This technique will help release muscle tension; body part by body part  you release muscle groups until you achieve complete relaxation. This one takes a little practice but soon it will become easier and then when your partner or doula is using  this technique in labor you will easily remember to “let go” “release” “go limp and loose” “relax” or any other cue works that works for you. This  relaxation technique is  perfect for Early and Active labor

Get into a comfortable position

Close your eyes

Inhale through our nose and exhale letting your belly expand

As you begin to relax let your breathing become a little deeper and slower

 Now squint your eyes

Hold for 5 seconds

Now, release, let your eyelids fall heavy

Tighten your jaw, clench your mouth

Hold for 5 seconds

Now release and let your lips open slightly and part your mouth

Tighten your shoulders push them back or raise them up to your neck

Hold for 5 seconds

Now let go and fell your shoulders go limp

 Tighten the muscles of your arms and clench your fist

Hold for 5 seconds

Relax and let go open your hands, let your fingers go loose

Tighten your pelvis (do a kegal)

Hold for 5 seconds

Now release

Tighten your legs and crunch your toes

Hold for 5 seconds

Now release

Now continue taking a few deep breathes breathing in energy and light and releasing any tension you may feel in your body, understanding the difference of feeling the tightness versus the relaxation or letting go

Enjoy this feeling of relaxation from your head to your toes, as you know you can use this to relax with your contractions

Smile, breathe, slowly count to five and open your eyes

  in joy

dee*

December 9th, 2011 | early labor, Labor, Relaxation exercise | No Comments »

Relax with your birth

I am staring a series of relaxation tips  for you to have. Relaxation is the key to achieve the birth you deserve. However I caution you that without the information & knowledge that a good childbirth class can give you it will be difficult to relax unless you know what is happening is normal and you are not worried. So first… education without fear tactics then relaxation techniques that are simple and work for you.

Here is one, let me know if you like it!

Using your breath:

Get in a comforatable position

Close your eyes

Inhale and let your belly rise, when you exhale it should fall

Inhale and breathe in light,

Exhale and blow away any tension

Continue to breath and become more relaxed, feeling your eyelids getting heavy, let your lips part

Now imagine the warm light traveling from your head to your toes as you inhale

Exhale and blow out any tension that you may have

Inhale  breathing in golden warm  light exhale releasing any tension

 

Experience the sensation of feeling completely relaxed for a few minutes

When you are ready, take a deep breath  count to five then open your eyes

in joy

dee*

 

Small Wonders Childbirth Education, on DVD!

December 1st, 2011 | Information, Labor, Relaxation exercise | No Comments »

Co-Sleeping , being close to your heart

It makes so much sense that your baby sleeps better when they are close to your heart… do what feels right for you and your family, and not to be governed by fears.

Dr. Sears Addresses Recent Co-Sleeping Concerns

Every night millions of mothers and babies the world over sleep close to each other, and the babies wake up just fine.  Instead of alarming conscientious parents, like the recent shocking and insensitive ad campaign in Milwaukee did, as reported in the Journal Sentinel, sleep advisors should be teaching parents how to co-sleep safely.

Read the full article http://www.askdrsears.com/news/latest-news/dr-sears-addresses-recent-co-sleeping-concerns

 

in joy and appreciation

dee*

November 19th, 2011 | Information, parenting, Postpartum | No Comments »

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in joy

dee*

www.smallwonderschildbirth.com

November 10th, 2011 | Alternative Medicine, doula, Information, parenting, Postpartum | No Comments »
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