tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.comments2012-06-19T16:32:26.971-07:00Maternal Instincts - Pregnancy Birth and ParentingHelenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-50754157285948544522010-03-17T21:17:57.353-07:002010-03-17T21:17:57.353-07:00As one of the soon-to-be mamas sitting in that roo...As one of the soon-to-be mamas sitting in that room, I just have to say that even 18 months later I still cherish all those weeks we spent in your class! I actually found your blog today when I was looking for your information to pass on to a pregnant friend...and it's really reinforcing why birth class, and your presence at my daughter's birth, were so special:) As I keep telling my Ingridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800879934575642780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-83398044499938789142009-10-09T10:12:00.902-07:002009-10-09T10:12:00.902-07:00I'm hearing this more and more, and since I wo...I'm hearing this more and more, and since I work with Lamaze, it makes me thrilled to hear that people are now realizing that Lamaze is a great organization and a trustworthy resource for women and birth professionals. We're so happy to have you as a joining member! If you haven't already, please check out our blog about evidence-based maternity care, <a href="http://Amy Romanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746045040504062180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-64781070191781319352008-04-26T07:16:00.000-07:002008-04-26T07:16:00.000-07:00"Chung remains convinced that she made the right d..."Chung remains convinced that she made the right decision for herself and son Nathan. As our ideas about birth evolve, perhaps more women will feel less defensive about making the same choice."<BR/><BR/><BR/>This last sentence is one that I can't seem to ignore. It is my concern that it may be true. Our cultural thinking regarding birth seems to be taking a turn that is taking more women to thisHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-78382700845041718122008-03-27T13:37:00.000-07:002008-03-27T13:37:00.000-07:00What a thoughtful commentary. I have often felt t...What a thoughtful commentary. I have often felt that some childbirth educators unwittingly set women up for feelings of failure and disappointment (when they request medicinal pain relief) by downplaying the amount of pain involved in having a baby. The intention is good - to not scare the mother away from an unmedicated birth, but the result is disaster - fear, panic and a sense of betrayal. Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394242080615391959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-64585170820721125282008-03-26T21:23:00.000-07:002008-03-26T21:23:00.000-07:00This refects the need for us as childbirth educato...This refects the need for us as childbirth educators to be clear and realistic. It's one of the reasons I do not teach a birth "method". Too many women have learned a "method" and try hard to apply the techniques only to be shocked that they still feel pain! Let's be realistic and honest. We are working with grown-ups equipped to handle the truth. Childbirth is painful. No doubt about it. Rare Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8837937407268864416.post-3266867940835985462008-03-25T23:27:00.000-07:002008-03-25T23:27:00.000-07:00I will comment on this soon.HelenI will comment on this soon.<BR/>HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12311473908899003773noreply@blogger.com