A Tale of Two Births: My C-Section and VBAC Experiences
When it comes to comparing C-sections vs VBACs, those who’ve gone through both can lend us some insight. Here’s one mom’s experience with each….
C-Section
C Section Recovery Timeline and Tips
Okay, you made it through your C section, your baby has arrived, and the next chapter of your life is about to begin. Even…
How to Prepare for a Planned C Section
Whether you’re planning to have a C section for medical or personal reasons, the preparation process can be a little different than it is…
I Finally Found an Excellent Birth Course: and It’s All Online
I am approached to review birth classes A LOT. I’ve listened to a number of them and, while they are very good, they aren’t…
How Painful is Childbirth? Women share the good, the bad, and the downright hilarious
Wondering how painful childbirth will be is totally normal. Answering the question of just how painful though is a little less straightforward. Recently, we posed this…
Ten Things You Should Know About Having a C-Section
It’s probably not news to you that there are only two ways for a baby to make its entrance into the world – either…
Why the [email protected]# Didn’t Anybody Tell Me a C-Section Was Like This?!
I had an unplanned caesarean with my first child. Even though I had read up on caesarean delivery, the material was delivered in a…
Pain Relief in Labor and Delivery: The Epidural
If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably already been asked if you’re going to get an epidural. Epidurals, like cilantro and selfie sticks, are one of…
Giving Birth Is Not A Party
Giving birth is not a party. It sounds stupid to even say it, but it seems like people have forgotten what birth is really…
A Gentle Cesarean
It was my dream job to be a labor and delivery nurse, and I was lucky enough to work in a progressive, family-centered hospital…
Postpartum Compression Girdles
I know quite a few women that rave about postpartum compression girdles – so I thought I’d get the low down on them. The…
C-section vs. Natural Birth
Okay, so I should actually put “vaginal” birth in the title but I’m trying to keep the google pervs at bay here. Over the…
Birthing Dolls – I Had No Idea This Was a Thing
A reader told me about these birthing dolls and I had never heard of them. It seems that these are made to help children…
Birth – Round One
I thought it may be helpful to share my birthin’ experiences. I’ve only had two (that I know of) and I’ll try to keep…
