Category Archives: Education
Do I need to take a Spinning Babies® class?
You've seen the videos and you already have a doula, so you may be wondering "Do I need to take a Spinning Babies® class too?" Yes! And here are 6 reasons why! ➡️ Parent Educators Receive In-Depth Training Spinning Babies Parent Educators spend 4 days training with midwife, Gail Tully, who developed the techniques. In comparison, […]
Continue readingSpinning Babies For Partners
Is Spinning Babies for Partners? One of my favorite aspects of the Spinning Babies® Parent Class is the way it incorporates partners into the pregnancy and birth experience. These techniques not only get the expectant person moving but some of the daily and weekly pregnancy activities require partner support. This is an opportunity for the […]
Continue readingFinal Nashville Birth Class of 2019 Promises to Deliver
You’ve decided to take a birth prep class. Yay! But it’s almost the end of the year and the winter holidays are swiftly approaching. Boo! Will you be able to find a Nashville birth class that fits your busy life? I have good news for you. You already have. The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class […]
Continue readingThe good news and bad news about eating during labor
Good news, ladies! It’s safe to eat and drink during labor. The American Society of Anesthesiology‘s recent research review suggests, “Most healthy women can skip the fasting and, in fact, would benefit from eating a light meal during labor.” (With a short list of exceptions. These factors include eclampsia, pre-eclampsia, obesity and the use of opioids […]
Continue readingEvent: Birth Tools Class
Coming to Clarksville, TN, Sunday, November 1, 2015 BIRTH TOOLS CLASS: labor prep crash course Location: Marathon Chiropractic, 1715 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, Clarksville, TN Time: 4:30 – 7:30 pm You’ve read some books, registered at the hospital, chosen a baby name and shopped for a car seat. But are you ready for labor itself? What […]
Continue readingWho needs a doula?
First-time moms are not the only ones who can benefit from the support of a doula. I was reviewing my schedule last night and realized that my next three doula clients are each having their third babies. I guess that answers the question of who needs a doula! And two of them are repeat clients […]
Continue readingHow to Design a Birth Plan
…and then Deconstruct it (An easy but essential 12-step birth plan process.) You’re pregnant. Congratulations! Do you know yet if it’s a boy or a girl? What color will the nursery be? You have a design in mind, don’t you? Yeah, you probably had something in mind all along. Have you designed your birth yet? […]
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