Category: Labor

Been There, Done That: What to Expect with Your Second Pregnancy

If you’re thinking about expanding your family, thoughts of pregnancy round two might have crossed your mind. But instead of wondering what childbirth will be like, you’re probably wondering how this pregnancy will differ from the first. Or maybe even how you’ll handle it with a toddler at your side. As you plan for baby … Continued

10 Tips to Make Peace and Let Go of Labor Fear

There are times when as a natural childbirth instructor I have to tell my students, “Okay, I understand this may sound a little ‘hippie dippie’, but listen to what I’m about to say.” One of the times I hear myself utter this warning is for our discussion on fear in the laboring mother. Specifically, how … Continued