by Lisa | Oct 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
I have been a Lactation Specialist since 1997 thru my volunteer work with La Leche League. I get SO many calls and questions at our support meetings about newborn weight loss. I have never had IV fluids in labor , I have had 3 homebirths and 3 hospital. Dehvin was my...
by Lisa | Oct 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
This post discusses onset of labor. A woman is commonly considered in labor when her cervix is progressively opening and continuing to open. Stages of labor are the first stage of cervical dilation, the second stage of “pushing” or until the actual birth...
by Lisa | Oct 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
I love being a Doula. I love attending births. I love how it makes me feel. I love how it makes the mom feel. I love making a difference in other peoples’ lives. Have you ever asked yourself, “why do doulas charge so much?” Aside from the cost of education,...
by Lisa | Oct 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
The rebozo, a tightly woven traditional Mexican shawl, is one of the few tools I have in my doula bag. The gentle belly sifting accomplished with the rebozo feels very calming, relaxing and nurturing to the mom. This belly massage can relief uterine ligament tension...
by Lisa | Sep 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
http://mamagab.net/2014/09/pink-stork-naturally-eliminate-morning-sickness-improve-pregnancy-health/