Rowan turns 18 months today and her mommy, a talented wedding photographer and friend who took my private Lamaze classes wrote this lovely birth story for my blog to celebrate this special day. Enjoy! Rowan’s Birth Story Rowan Bridget, you are my first baby. I will always think of you that way and will always remember the … Continue reading
Recently, I have been reading so many tragic stories about children swallowing small lithium batteries which left them either severely and permanently disabled, or it took their precious lives. As a mother I can imagine nothing more tragic than witnessing your children suffer or die. The warnings are always there: keep these items out of … Continue reading
I realized that so many women around me and in our society in general still believe that natural birth is something people do in the woods. That one has to be super crunchy, not shave her armpits and walk around barefoot. Women who believe this usually also believe Epidural is a part of normal birth and … Continue reading
WARNING: This post contains sexually explicit language. Please read at your own discretion. Stop censoring women and motherhood. I suppose conservative minds should be censored instead. After a Czech politician tries to ban home births, Patrick Johnson (a conservative activist from Ohio) tries to ban breastfeeding in public. Yes, that’s right, you read it right. … Continue reading
This beautiful birth story was written by one amazing woman, Jill – she was my doula client and also attended my December 2013 {Fearless Mama Gentle Birth} childbirth classes. Her precious daughter Caroline was born after 20 hours of natural labor – peaceful, calm, intimate, beautiful labor filled with soothing showers and gentle kisses. Her mom was so strong!! I’m still in … Continue reading
This birth story was written by one of my clients, Cindy – a mom of two adorable boys and a contributor to the children’s fashion blog Coos & Ahhs. Cindy had the loveliest water birth while using hypnobirthing at Morristown hospital – so peaceful, calm and intimate, as it should be. It was the fastest labor I ever … Continue reading
I have recently been asked by several expectant parents here in Jersey City and Hoboken about their options regarding water birth. If you live in North-East New Jersey and would like to have a water birth, you may be facing the same dilemma and losing your sleep (and nerves) trying to figure out which caregiver … Continue reading
We used to walk to school when I was small. Alone. There was no fear. We played games with our friends on our way and told each other jokes and complained about homework. My kids will never have these memories. I used to walk to preschool with my kids. Every day. Rain or shine. Hot … Continue reading
Tylenol is nationally recognized and lauded as an easy fix for headaches and other everyday ailments. The drug, which contains an active ingredient of acetaminophen, is a common inclusion in medicine cabinets everywhere, and most people don’t think twice about popping a couple pills. But unfortunately, it’s easier than you’d think to accidentally overdose on … Continue reading
I have recently read a powerful birth story where the poor mother compared her hospital birthing experience to being raped. The moving story brought tears to my eyes and they streamed down my face when she made the shocking analogy. I must admit I have never thought about it as such, but it certainly made … Continue reading
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