by Lisa | Dec 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Is Assessing strength and patterns of contractions useful? In many birth settings people often ask ‘how strong are her contractions?’ or ‘is she having effective contractions? While it may be possible to find out how often contractions are coming, and how long...
by Lisa | Oct 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
Did you know that the umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein that are protected from crimping by a substance called Wharton’s Jelly? It keeps the cord rigid and flexible to protect the blood’s ability to flow through the cord even with a knot!...
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 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 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
A nuchal cord (cord around the neck) is one of many things that mothers-to-be fear about childbirth. The thought of their precious baby being ‘strangled’ by their umbilical cord can cause so much worry. Luckily, unborn babies get nutrients and oxygen via the umbilical...
