8 DAYS until the release of Birth Without Fear: The Judgement-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum(Hachette Books, March 5, 2019)!!! January reads a few parts out of Chapter 8, and she and Brandon talk about making backup plans and how there might be humble pie to eat if you don’t! Subscribe to the Harshe Podcast…
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The Harshe Podcast – Episode #52: Your Birth Plan Philosophy
It’s 24 days until the release of Birth Without Fear: The Judgement-Free Guide to Taking Charge of Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum(Hachette Books, March 5, 2019)! January reads a snippet out of Chapter 3 of Birth Without Fear, and she and Brandon briefly discuss making birth plans vs creating a birth plan philosophy! Subscribe to the Harshe Podcast on iTunes!…
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Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) & My Gentle, Family-Centered Preemie C-section
"I started to research my symptoms and came across something called Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). As I quickly scanned the information, I knew in my heart I had this condition..."
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27 ways to Support Pregnant, Laboring, and/or Postpartum Mama
There are so many different ways for a partner to support mama. Some are obvious, some are not. Read on for some ideas on what to ask for from your partner. If you are the partner, here are some examples for you take note of. “Because he is interested in knowing my birth plan, my wishes and needs, and willing…
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I Am Strong – A Premature Birth Story
I had my birth completely planned out to the smallest detail: I had a midwife, a birth center, a natural birth plan. Everything was perfect. At six weeks until my due date I woke up to my water being broken, I had to rush to the nearest hospital without my midwife and with all plans going out the window. My…
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I Am Strong – Enduring 30-Plus Hours of Full Blown Labor
I am strong because when I was in labor, I was in back labor for nine hours and wasn’t progressing so I had to go home. I am strong because after laboring another 10 hours at home I went to the doctor to get checked and was in full blown labor but only dilated to 3 cm. I am strong because I…
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Birth and Post-Birth Plans: Drafts to Download, Customize and Use!
Your little one is about to be born. Nothing compares to nesting with your newborn… And to get there takes some work. And some planning. Many women design birth and post-birth plans to clarify – both for themselves and for their care providers – the kind of birth and postpartum care they need. Birth plans are practical, tangible and written;…
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How To Avoid An Unnecessary Cesarean Section
Our BWF Community is a diverse group of women with different birthing experiences. Midwives, doulas, mothers who have birthed only at home, others who have had cesareans, VBAC’s, natural or medicated hospital births. Women have valuable information and support to offer one another. I recently asked the BWF Mamas how to avoid a c-section and here are the top answers.…
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6 Questions to Determine the Right Support for Your Birth
One of the things I have learned in my experiences birthing (and I’ve had them all), is that the support you choose is extremely important. Hiring an OB because everyone at church uses him or picking a midwife just because she is a midwife, is simply not good enough. A woman should evaluate her personality, pregnancy and needs. She may…