In this blog I want to expose the myths about natural labor induction methods. I will answer frequently asked questions about the following methods of natural labor induction: Exercise, intercourse, nipple stimulation, acupuncture, caster oil, eating pineapples, eating dates, drinking red raspberry leaf tea and taking evening primrose oil. Let’s answer these questions… Myth or … Read more
Have you heard me say on @Unpopularmoms Instagram stories that preparing for postpartum is equally as important as preparing for birth? Well that is the truth if you ask me. In this blog post I want to give you a great strategy for easing your transition into the postpartum period. Setting up your home for … Read more
In this blog post I want to highlight labors that cause severe back pain, labors that are slow to progress and especially difficult labors. These are a few circumstances that can happen during labor that [in my opinion] need special attention and education. You may be wondering, “Jerica, why are you talking about these circumstances … Read more
In this blog I will be discussing the procedures that routinely happen in the hospital when you have just given birth to your new baby. There is a lot that happens in a short amount of time right after your birth. Read below about details of each procedure so you can make the best decision … Read more
In this blog I want to give you my personal top tips for having a natural childbirth. I used these strategies for myself in my unmedicated birth experiences both in the hospital and at home. If giving birth naturally (in this blog, when I say ‘naturally’ I mean unmedicated) is your goal, then I am … Read more
What if you had the tools and knowledge to make your birth a positive experience? What would that be worth to you? What if you could make your birth something you feel prepared for despite not knowing how the experience will go? This is the power of preparing for your birth. Preparation does not promise … Read more
In this blog post I want to walk you through several aspects of epidurals including: pros and cons, safety, effectiveness, alternatives, what to expect and how they work. I will also tell you up front that I think it is a wise strategy to read through this blog and gain knowledge of epidurals regardless of … Read more
I want to preface this personal blog with this. I do not think any woman’s way of birthing her baby or what preferences she has for her birth are any less important or empowering than my own. I truly feel that women giving birth, whether it be a homebirth, a hospital birth, unmedicated, medicated, with … Read more
In this blog I want to inform you about prodromal labor. Prodromal labor can be a discouraging and exhausting event for mams and I feel it should be talked about so that you can be properly prepared for how to best get through this situation if it comes up for you.
So what exactly is prodromal labor and what can you do if you experience it?
Let’s take a more detailed look into what is going on during the labor process from the time we are pregnant and full term (37 weeks or greater) and awaiting labor to begin.
Hold onto your baby belly and let’s get started!