Prepare for Birth
Let the Coco Monkey Labor Smoothie Help You! A Great Labor Treat for Energy & Stamina
I always tell the families in my childbirth classes that labor is just like a hard day’s work. But, I also like to remind them that they have done a ...
Birthful Podcasts – Sharon Muza Talks About Birth, Doulas and Childbirth Classes
I have had the pleasure of being asked to speak with Adriana Lozada, Birthful.com remarkable podcast host on several topics over the years for her weekly podcast. The purpose of ...
Doulas Are for Every Kind of Birth
This post was written by me for Giving Birth with Confidence - the Lamaze International blog for parents and originally appeared there on March 18, 2015. A birth doula is ...
Birth Song
When I am teaching childbirth classes and doula trainings, I "sing the praises" of singing or toning in labor! When a person opens their throat and her mouth and vocalizes, ...
Can You Spare Seven Minutes? A Great Coping Technique for Labor
I was reading one of the many birth blogs I follow, and came across this wonderful HBAC (Home Birth After Cesarean) birth story about a strong woman who worked very ...
Keep Your Pants On!
I read a great blog post today by a Certified Nurse Midwife about the usefulness (or actually, the possible emotional harm!) of vaginal exams prior to the beginning of labor. ...