Every birth is a learning experience. Some lessons are joyful discoveries; like when we arrive at the place of birth and my client is much further along in the labor process than we expected or we meet the nurse and we all feel an immediate connection. When the partner whispers, “I see what you meanContinue reading “Communication and Compassion in a Hospital Birth”
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VBA2C
Yes, it is possible. Yes, in a hospital. Yes, you can have an epidural. Yes, they can use Pitocin. Yes, I have seen it happen. While I LOVE writing all the “YES”es, I also have to include the NOs…. No, it is not easy to find a provider. No, it is not easy to findContinue reading “VBA2C”
The Power of a Mother.
It had been a long, exhausting induction. At nearly 40 weeks, diagnosed with pregnancy induced high blood pressure, she was tired. Sooo tired. She could not move out of the “throne” position, the last position I was able to coax her into after the final disappointing cervical check. No progress. Eyes closed, breathing deeply andContinue reading “The Power of a Mother.”
Doula Rachel 