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Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 10:35 AM
I'm always asked what books do you recommend? Here I have provided some books that are empowering, they provide evidenced-based information about labor & birth and help with birth options. Hope you will choose one of these for your learning experience. The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin Special Women by Polly Perez (also good for birth doula's) Gentle Birth Choices by Barbara Harper Active Birth by Janet Balaskas A new book just being released, not like any other book you've read |
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Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 10:25 AM
Great Things happening at CAPPA. Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Organization. If you are not familiar with CAPPA and are a birth professional or birth family looking for educational opportunities check it out today. Just launced a new interactive icappa for discussions, learning about training workshops and a more searchable data base. Become a member today and look at the benefits offered to thier members. http://www.cappa.net also find my profile at http://www.icappa.net/member/aspecialtouchatbirth |
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Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2011 3:23 PM
Check out in your local community if classes are offered. |
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Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 2:51 PM
Hot off the press!!! Boston University researchers identify possible contributors to the higher incidence of aggressive breast cancers in African American women who have two or more children and never breastfed; they are 50% risk of developing more aggressive hard to treat breast cancers. Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of developing the aggressive, difficult-to-treat breast cancers that disproportionately affect African American women. Wow that is an impressive study. You can find the article here |
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Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 10:18 AM
Benefits of taking a childbirth class - Become more familiar about pregnancy, staying healthy for the best outcomes.
- Know your birth options, you should be part of your healthcare and know how to communicate your wishes to your physician.
- Learn skills to help you with coping; pain management skills is crucial for labor and birth.
- Learn about medical interventions and why they are used.
- Learn about informed decision making.
Classes empower mothers and birth families to be assertive and communicate with their providers. |
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Posted on Friday, April 08, 2011 3:08 PM
Prenatal Imprinting - What do you think? Is it possible to make fetuses more open-minded or more inclined to play a certain instrument? Prenatal education is not a new term, however it is beginning with pregnancy in utero educating your fetus. Infants and children can be more inclined to like certain music, books and art if they are exposed in utero. Does classical music rewire the brain? What are your thoughts on this subject? Share any experiences you had with your children. |
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Posted on Monday, February 07, 2011 12:09 PM
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Posted on Thursday, December 09, 2010 3:37 PM
Adding relaxation to your day will improve your productivity, mood and overall well being. For more tips and downloadable relaxing tones visit this site. You can also download tones into your phone, or iPod for relaxation in labor. http://www.sleepersystem.com/Relaxation.html |
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Posted on Friday, November 19, 2010 9:45 AM
Welcome to A Special Touch Blog page. This page will offer general healthy pregnancy tips on nutrition, breastfeeding, postpartum and newborn care. Feel free to share idea's, experiences and make comments. Our goal is to help you live healthy and happy. Enjoy!!! |
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Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 11:18 AM
Did you know at 16 weeks (4 Months) your baby in utero begins to hear. What is your baby hearing outside the womb? When did you begin talking and reading to your baby? |
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