Mommy News and Views Blog» Child Birth and Recovery

Delayed Cord Clamping

Mommy News — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:32:54 +0000

In today’s society, with so many births occurring in hospitals and so many interventions being implemented, birth has become a “treatment” instead of the natural process that our species has been doing since the beginning of our time on this planet. One of the things that we have lost sight of in the birthing . . . → Read More: Delayed Cord Clamping

VBAC – One Mom’s Story

Mommy News — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:15:53 +0000

By Dori Sayson

This is my VBAC birth story of my son, Levi Andrew – this birth was memorable in so many ways! I had an unexpected c-section with my first son. When I was in the OR for the c-section I knew that I so desperately wanted to have a VBAC birth the . . . → Read More: VBAC – One Mom’s Story

After 60 Hours of Labor – The Result Is VBAC!!

Mommy News — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:42:37 +0000

By Karalee Lester

2 years ago, my epic labor to deliver our Gus began…

After waking up around 7:00 AM and being sure my water had sprung a slow leak, I called our midwifery clinic and was assured I was just in very early labor and all was well. I had an appointment scheduled . . . → Read More: After 60 Hours of Labor – The Result Is VBAC!!

When Is It OK To Induce Labor?

Mommy News — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:02:38 +0000

I was talking to my sister-in-law on the phone the other day and it got me to thinking about childbirth and how advice from our doctors isn’t always the best advice. Let me share her story with you.

My sister-in-law was due with her first baby on March 25th. As happens with many first-babies, . . . → Read More: When Is It OK To Induce Labor?

Becoming A Doula – Guest Blog Post & Giveaway! – CLOSED

Mommy News — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:51:51 +0000

By Amy Farr

As a doula, I get several e-mails a year from women asking how they can become a doula. The following is an overview of the different types of doula support and the organizations that provide trainings. Also included is information on how to become a certified doula.

Birth doulas meet with . . . → Read More: Becoming A Doula – Guest Blog Post & Giveaway! – CLOSED

Blogiversary Celebration: Belly Bandit Post Partum Compression Band – CLOSED

Mommy News — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:19:42 +0000

Have you ever thought about how you are going to get back into shape after your baby arrives? Besides a great exercise routine – are there other tools you can use to help get your pre-baby body back quickly? If you have asked these questions, then this post is for you!

The Belly Bandit® . . . → Read More: Blogiversary Celebration: Belly Bandit Post Partum Compression Band – CLOSED

Homebirth – One Mom’s Magical Journey

Mommy News — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:02:42 +0000

By Erin Ely

It’s been 15 years since I had my home birth, wow how time flies. Who would have guessed it would pass so fast. I have two children, Locke my son, who is 19 and Maggie, my home birthed daughter, who is now 15. In order to tell you about my home . . . → Read More: Homebirth – One Mom’s Magical Journey

Doulas Have Heart And Are By Your Side During Childbirth

MommyNews — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:20:14 +0000

The other day I asked my friend, Amy Farr, to share with my readers what it is that she does. Amy is a doula and if your town is anything like mine- many people you will run into don’t even know exactly what a doula is. That’s okay- it’s why I wanted her to . . . → Read More: Doulas Have Heart And Are By Your Side During Childbirth