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I’ve had a few people contact me to ask what my thoughts on the licensing of midwives are. I know this is going to differ based on what country you’re in, and where in that country you’re located. Midwifery regulations are so different all over the world. I’m in the United States so my experience [...]
“We have a secret in our culture, it’s not that birth is painful, but that women are strong.” (Laura S. Harm) One year ago today I was completely giddy with excitment. I woke at 6am and made my way to the bathroom, shaking the whole way. I continued to tremble as I tried desperately not [...]
I mentioned how I felt that visualizations had helped me prepare for Galen’s birth in my post reflecting on his birth. I wanted to go into more detail on this because I feel it was a very important preparation. Many books on birth (including the Pink Kit materials) recommend visualizing the birth experience you’d like [...]
I have wanted to sit down and write this post for a couple of weeks. I can’t believe how time flies with a new baby around but it does. Between taking time off to just enjoying lying in with my newborn, visiting family members, and then trying to get into a new routine with a [...]
We’ve done the next section of our Pink Kit video. It actually took us two nights to get through because we started a bit late (both nights!) and were tired. It was another very interesting lesson, however. We went through several techniques for creating more room in the pelvis by manipulating the bones of the [...]
We’re continuing on through the Pink Kit video and Essential Preparations book. I’ve enjoyed learning about myself and getting ready for the birth through this. Our latest section was on positions for labor and birth. This is a really vital topic. Many natural childbirth education courses cover it. The Pink Kit difference is that before [...]
It’s a little intimidating to think about a baby coming through your pelvis. Yet it happens, and it happens pretty efficiently. Understanding just how that occurs is part of any childbirth education class – the Pink Kit just takes it a little further. In our PK session on the structure of the bony pelvis I [...]
Moving along through the Pink Kit Scott and I are looking into “touch” during labor this week. We’re also starting the DVD and PK main book Essential Preparations for Your Birthing Body, which I have finished the intro reading within but I’m not sure Scott has :p We’re planning to start the DVD tomorrow night [...]
If you’re planning a natural birth or you’ve had a natural birth with your baby I’m sure that you’ve heard a lot of comments. I know I’ve heard my fair share and I really get tired of all of them. One that really starts to get to me is “you’re so brave!” In reality, I’m [...]
Again today my head is going around and around. I don’t know where to start thinking, lol. OMG. I’m pregnant! So very exciting. I joined my due date clubs on my forums today. I’m really excited about that. Actually I did it late last night but today I’m starting to get a feel of who [...]
