Community Support for New Families: A Guide to Organizing a Postpartum Support Network in Your Community, by Jane Honikman, M.S. Having a network of support is an invaluable resource for new parents.
-2 station, 90%+ effaced, 4 cm dilated. I am almost technically into active labor&except nothing much seems to be happening. I've been hanging out at about the same place for the last 5 weeks. Baby is saying Thank you for the invitation, but no.'
"An eight hour class to learn about birth?! All that for just one day?!"There are so many decisions and choices surrounding the birth of a child -- your child.
By Jessica English, CD(DONA), LCCE Is the hospital you've chosen totally supportive of the six Lamaze Healthy Birth Practices? Once you educate yourself on the elements of a healthy birth, there may be times you need to advocate for yourself and your baby.
The idea of VBAC often causes a wave of questions Is it safe for me to choose VBAC? What are the risks? Will my provider support my choice? Where can I find a provider who will assist me?