A first time, American mom gestates for 41 weeks +1 day.
Most doctors will start getting nervous at your 40 week appointment, or even before. They will say the baby is sumo sized or bring out the “dead baby” card to scare you into induction.
Obstetricians are trained surgeons.
The Cesarean section rate in the U.S. is 33%, and growing. That means 1 in 3 women will end up with a cesarean.
There are more than 40 countries where birth is safer than in the U.S.
That induction of labor is only a medical necessity if mother is ill, baby is ill or 42 weeks gestated are completed.
If they schedule your induction or cesarean, you are not obligated to show up.
Nutrition has a huge impact on prenatal wellness and birth outcomes.
Hospitals treat new mothers like a sick patient.
Nurses aren’t continuously supporting you; there is a high possibility that you will experience at least one shift change.
You don't have to undergo routine pelvic exams, you can keep your pants on!
That hospital gown they give you at check in? You DON'T have to wear it! You can wear your own clothes!
Postpartum depression can happen to anyone, and there are many ways to help you understand before and cope after the birth.
You can change care providers at any time during your pregnancy, and even during labor!
YOU are in charge of your birth! This journey is YOUR own!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
New Birth Centers in Phoenix
A few months back, I had the pleasure of touring two of the new birth centers in Phoenix, Blossom Birth Center and Babymoon Inn. I just get tickled thinking of these hideaways for birthing mamas. How I love the idea of birthing outside of a hospital and outside of your home. Both places tend to demand from us more than we can give during birth. Hospitals demand us to follow their rules; our homes tend to demand our constant attention and care. If you feel these pressures, a birth center is a warm, comfortable place to bring your child into the world.
If you desire care from the team at Blossom, you can meet with anyone of their team, including a medical doctor or midwife. Their care integrates a holistic approach to pregnancy care and they desire the family to be in control of their birth. As an expecting parent, you are encouraged to use acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, herbalism, and more to make your pregnancy, birth and postpartum flourish. There are many rooms for laboring mamas, most with Jacuzzi tubs. A full kitchen is available for cooking whatever mama needs to energize her birth. Blossom birth center is located a hop, skip and a jump away from Phoenix Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital should more intensive care be needed. The Milk Spot offers lactation education for mamas who are experiencing trouble with breastfeeding or want to know why breast is best. I was able to sit and chat with Nichelle Whitehead, the medical doctor who transferred her practice to Blossom birth center. This is the only birth center that offers care from a medical doctor.
The Babymoon Inn is a free standing birth center in north central Phoenix. This old little house welcomes you with a courtyard and garden outside. Only one laboring family can use the home at one time. There are two bedrooms (one with a gigantic Jacuzzi tub), a large spacious bathroom, and another bathroom with large shower. Families can also enjoy a cozy living area and full kitchen for cooking up delicious goodies to keep everyone going during a long labor. Babymoon Inn was a dream turned reality for Shell Walker, LM, CPM. If an emergency pops up, St. Joseph’s hospital, Good Sam or Phoenix Baptist are an easy transfer. I was able to sit and talk with Julia Ryerson, one of the founders of this beautiful little place. I know that this place will bless many mamas and welcome many beautiful little souls into the world.
Women’s Birth and Wellness Center is the newest birth center on the block. I look forward to touring this center in March as this is the only birth center that will accept VBAC patients. The other birth centers will only take low risk pregnancies. More to come on this one!
If you desire care from the team at Blossom, you can meet with anyone of their team, including a medical doctor or midwife. Their care integrates a holistic approach to pregnancy care and they desire the family to be in control of their birth. As an expecting parent, you are encouraged to use acupuncture, homeopathy, nutrition, herbalism, and more to make your pregnancy, birth and postpartum flourish. There are many rooms for laboring mamas, most with Jacuzzi tubs. A full kitchen is available for cooking whatever mama needs to energize her birth. Blossom birth center is located a hop, skip and a jump away from Phoenix Children’s Hospital and St. Joseph’s Hospital should more intensive care be needed. The Milk Spot offers lactation education for mamas who are experiencing trouble with breastfeeding or want to know why breast is best. I was able to sit and chat with Nichelle Whitehead, the medical doctor who transferred her practice to Blossom birth center. This is the only birth center that offers care from a medical doctor.
The Babymoon Inn is a free standing birth center in north central Phoenix. This old little house welcomes you with a courtyard and garden outside. Only one laboring family can use the home at one time. There are two bedrooms (one with a gigantic Jacuzzi tub), a large spacious bathroom, and another bathroom with large shower. Families can also enjoy a cozy living area and full kitchen for cooking up delicious goodies to keep everyone going during a long labor. Babymoon Inn was a dream turned reality for Shell Walker, LM, CPM. If an emergency pops up, St. Joseph’s hospital, Good Sam or Phoenix Baptist are an easy transfer. I was able to sit and talk with Julia Ryerson, one of the founders of this beautiful little place. I know that this place will bless many mamas and welcome many beautiful little souls into the world.
Women’s Birth and Wellness Center is the newest birth center on the block. I look forward to touring this center in March as this is the only birth center that will accept VBAC patients. The other birth centers will only take low risk pregnancies. More to come on this one!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Birth as a Rite of Passage
Birth is a life changing powerful event that permanently changes a woman forever. It’s a rite of passage. Every woman should be empowered by her birth experience, and that is why I became a doula. I want to sit and listen to a mother’s ideas about how she wants to birth, and I want to help her achieve the birth of her dreams. Even if it doesn’t turn out exactly how she wanted, I want her to come away knowing she was empowered, educated, and had complete control over her birth.
Please forgive me if I get a little emotional here. I love birth. I love being present with moms who give birth. And when I am with a mom giving birth in a hospital, I feel so sad for the way that birth has become in America. I honestly feel that we, collectively as a society, have forgotten that birth is a natural event. Even the pain can be honored. Isn’t there a saying that what doesn’t break you makes you stronger? That’s what we’ve forgotten here in America.
My midwife told me to study up on Robbie Davis Floyd. You should too. She is a cultural anthropologist who studies the way we give birth. The symbolism she gives for American birth compared to other cultures is really eye opening. When I first considered her research and wonderings about how doctors and hospitals perform rituals during the birth rite of passage it all became clear to me. I was engrained with beliefs and values about birth that I didn’t even know I had.
Maybe some women need these rituals during their first rite of passage into motherhood. Maybe we’ve become so entreched with the idea that a hospital is the normal, safe place to birth that we must have these things in order to feel that we have arrived on the other side. Maybe we need the comfort of going to the hospital when we are in labor, wheeled back to labor and delivery like we are sick; poked, prodded, checked for every thing wrong. Maybe we think we are. We aren’t allowed to eat or drink in the event of surgery. Maybe we like the glamour and excitement that comes with being in a hospital.
I know I definitely felt like this when I gave birth to my first child. I then fleetingly considered a home birth, but was told by many people that it was completely unsafe for my first birth. Looking back, I kick myself. I gave in to the rituals that made my birth turn into a train wreck. It was completely unsafe for me to go to the hospital and trust that they had my best interests at heart.
Thankfully, even though my second birth was another hospital birth, I was completely in control. My next birth will be the birth of my dreams, coming full circle back to the home birth I wanted with my first.
What scares you about birth? Being in pain? Being out of control? Saying or doing something that you would regret? Dying? Your baby dying? I encourage you to explore these ideas and take them where they will go. You might be surprised at what you discover about yourself.
Please forgive me if I get a little emotional here. I love birth. I love being present with moms who give birth. And when I am with a mom giving birth in a hospital, I feel so sad for the way that birth has become in America. I honestly feel that we, collectively as a society, have forgotten that birth is a natural event. Even the pain can be honored. Isn’t there a saying that what doesn’t break you makes you stronger? That’s what we’ve forgotten here in America.
My midwife told me to study up on Robbie Davis Floyd. You should too. She is a cultural anthropologist who studies the way we give birth. The symbolism she gives for American birth compared to other cultures is really eye opening. When I first considered her research and wonderings about how doctors and hospitals perform rituals during the birth rite of passage it all became clear to me. I was engrained with beliefs and values about birth that I didn’t even know I had.
Maybe some women need these rituals during their first rite of passage into motherhood. Maybe we’ve become so entreched with the idea that a hospital is the normal, safe place to birth that we must have these things in order to feel that we have arrived on the other side. Maybe we need the comfort of going to the hospital when we are in labor, wheeled back to labor and delivery like we are sick; poked, prodded, checked for every thing wrong. Maybe we think we are. We aren’t allowed to eat or drink in the event of surgery. Maybe we like the glamour and excitement that comes with being in a hospital.
I know I definitely felt like this when I gave birth to my first child. I then fleetingly considered a home birth, but was told by many people that it was completely unsafe for my first birth. Looking back, I kick myself. I gave in to the rituals that made my birth turn into a train wreck. It was completely unsafe for me to go to the hospital and trust that they had my best interests at heart.
Thankfully, even though my second birth was another hospital birth, I was completely in control. My next birth will be the birth of my dreams, coming full circle back to the home birth I wanted with my first.
What scares you about birth? Being in pain? Being out of control? Saying or doing something that you would regret? Dying? Your baby dying? I encourage you to explore these ideas and take them where they will go. You might be surprised at what you discover about yourself.
Verde Valley Birth and Parenting Resources
Professional Referral List- Pregnancy, Birth, Parenting Resources
Crisis Pregnancy Centers
House of Ruth CPC (Cottonwood) 928-634-0212
Community Pregnancy Center (Prescott) 928-778-7654
Chiropractor
(PHX)Jenny Dubisar-Brost 480-200-6679
(Cottonwood) Verde Chiropractic- Dr. Blaine Upham 928-639-1700
Chinese Medicine- Acupuncture
(Sedona) Katherine Stewart 254-1872
(Cottonwood) Kathy Fisher 928-634-1407
(Clarkdale) Bob Stagnitto 928-639-1648
Midwives
(Flagstaff and No Az)Womancare Midwifery 928-779-6064
(Prescott and Verde Valley)Paula Matthew 928-776-8033 midwife4az@yahoo.com
(All of No AZ)Red Rock Midwifery- Maryn Leister- 221-6761or 649-1340 redrockmidwifery.com
Stephanie Purinton, CNM 928-649-7899 myazmidwife.com
Melody Fisher 928-636-5865
Meg Bohrman 928-533-0592
Karen Alexander 928-848-4908
Dani Atlas 928-308-9656
Christa Okerlund (Prescott Area)
(Phx) Shell Walker 602-242-4446
(East Valley) Stephanie Soderblom 480-659-4162
(East Valley) Alison Haasch (602) 663-0631
(East Valley) Farrah Swan, ND (480) 820-0911
Doulas
WOMBS.org
Lindsay Brereton, Birth and Postpartum Doula 928-451-9224, lindsaybrereton@yahoo.com
Briana Shires brianashires@gmail.com
Gigi Suarez, 801-528-1295
Laura Nyman, 949-395-2332
Golden Pregnancy-Childbirth Resource, Doula, Birth Art www.goldenpregnancy.com
Circle of Women-Birth and PostPartum Doula Services-Katie Silva
(928)451-0431 (928)451-0431 wildflowerherbals@yahoo.com
OB/GYNs
Dr. Charles Rolle 928-639-5577
Dr. John French, Stephanie Purinton CNM 928- 649-7899
A Center for Women, Dr. Reed and Mychelle Owen 928-634-2015
Dr. Robert Jochim 928-634-5513
Breastfeeding
La Leche League Cottonwood 928-451-2666
La Leche League Flagstaff 928-714-1616
VVMC Lactation Consultant 928-639-6520
East Yavapai Breastfeeding Coalition 928-639-6662
Pregnancy/Infant Massage
(Cottonwood) Rhonda Koeppe 646-0224 she will come to your home
(Cottonwood) Liz Koehl 928-274-1940
(Sedona and Flagstaff) Maxine Jacobs- 520-331-6653
(Prescott) Serenity Lord 928-848-1046
(Cottonwood)Infant Massage Classes-Olga Morris (928)634-7470 (928)634-7470 x207
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Support International 888-434-MOMS (6667)
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group 928-639-6157
Pregnancy RISKLINE 888-285-3410
Someone to talk to- Social Worker 928-639-5262
Verde Valley Guidance Clinic 24 hours a day 928-634-2236
Birth to Five Helpline 1-877-705-5437
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Grief/Loss of a Child
Compassionate Friends Support Group- Kristina 928-639-4720
MISS Foundation missfoundation.org
SHARE pregnancy and infant loss support 800-821-6819
NILMDTS- heirloom photography nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Education
VVMC Marilyn Mathe Healthy Babies 928-639-6597
VVMC Childbirth Education 928-639-6437
HypnoBirthing.com Zoe Ruff Sedona 928-282-2160
Art:
Imagine Art-Paint your own ceramics-Linda Damita (928)282-4236 (928)282-4236
Nancy Latanzzi-Home Studio Classes for ages 4-12 (928)282-4472 (928)282-4472
Tina Schneider-Art classes for ages 3 & up at Imagine Art (928)567-6653 (928)567-6653
tina@bytina.com
Childcare
Carla E. Tarufelli offering Nanny services for over 25 years (928)634-0146 (928)634-0146 damnsam@q.com
Classes/Lessons/Programs Misc.
Camp Soaring Eagle-”Where children with serious illnesses discover the healing power of laughter.” (928)284-9393 (928)284-9393 www.CampSoaringEagle.org
Mommy and Me Postnatal YOGA classes 928-646-0148
KinderMusik with Miss Kelly Prescott area 928-830-7942 www.kindermusikwithmisskelly.com
Cottonwood Public Library Family Story Time 10am Thursdays 928-634-7559
Goof & Giggle-Where laughter and learning collide
(928)301-7339 (928)301-7339 sharen@goofandgiggle.com
Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids Future Hope Equestrian www.futurehopeequestrian.com
Shaolin Kung Fu for Kids-Marco (928)399-0429 (928)399-0429
Yo-Yo Classes-Magical Michael Steele (928)634-7985 (928)634-7985
Young Voices Be Heard-The Power of Spoken Word
www.yvbh.org
Day Care/Preschool
Bright Futures Childcare (Buena Vista Children’s Services) (928)646-5200 (928)646-5200
Buena Vista Preschool (928)646-5200 (928)646-5200
Discovery Connection (Buena Vista Children’s Services) (928)646-5200 (928)646-5200 Free to Be Me-Family Day Caring Center-Pam Shea (928)203-4063 (928)203-4063
Red Earth Waldorf-Charity Cygal (928)204-1221 (928)204-1221
Education
Verde Valley Christian School 928-634-8113
Camp Verde United Christian School 928-567-0415
Center for Creative Education Montessori (928)634-3288 (928)634-3288
Desert Star Community School (928)282-0171 (928)282-0171
http://www.desertstarschool.org/
Face Painting
Painting You-by Christie (928)254-0617 (928)254-0617 paintingyou@gmail.com
Tina Schneider (928)567-6653 (928)567-6653 tina@bytina.com
Family Counseling
Carolyn R. Moore, LCSW (928)300-4539 (928)300-4539
Pediatric Medical Care:
Hope Geller-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (928)203-9197 (928)203-9197
Julie Leader- PNP 928-634-1614
Mentoring
SEEDS-Mentoring program for teen girls-Holly (928)300-4452 (928)300-4452 http://www.sedonaseeds.com/
YoungLives Dana Schlegel
Music
Allegro Music Studio-Piano Lessons (928)284-4774 (928)284-4774 www.AllegroMusicStudio.com
David Mills-Piano Lessons: all ages, all levels, all styles. (928)284-1732 (928)284-1732
Esther Vandecar-Taiko Drumming (602)528-3490 (602)528-3490 esther@taikoaz.com
Music for Tots-Early Childhood Music Program-Kelly Cole
(928)202-2787 (928)202-2787 kelly_musicfortots@yahoo.com
Sedona Music Lessons-Guitar Lessons, Voice Lessons, General Music, Performance, Studio Performance and Recording, Coaching and Artist Development. Gary Bettum, Gina Donello 928-204-2359 928-204-2359 sedonamusiclessons.com
Tina Reichow-Drums, Percussion Lessons, Workshop, Performance
(928)202-9863 (928)202-9863 tinareichow@gmail.com
Photography
Jenni Goldman Photographs-Photographing the best things in life: babies, families, weddings and more… (928)301-8385 (928)301-8385 Jenni@JenniGoldman.com
Tammi Lynn Hermann Simply Taken Photography 928-848-4866
Heather Bashman Artistic Creations 928-451-2666
Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
Arizona’s Children Association www.arizonaschildren.org
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder Baby Carriers-Cindy Wilmer
(928)852-0105 (928)852-0105
Parents as Teachers Program-Arizona Children’s Association (928)443-1991 (928)443-1991 ext. 18
Parenting Information-Rosalie Malter, MA
(817)726-1085 (817)726-1085 RMParentingInfo14@gmail.com
Sedona Hip Mamas & Cool Papas Group
http://www.meetup.com/Hip-Mamas-Cool-Papas/
Sing, Say and Sign-ASL for Parents, Caregivers, Babies and Kids
Cindy Wilmer (928)852-0105 (928)852-0105
Children’s Clothing and Accessories
Peanut Gallery Cottonwood 928-634-6650
Green Monkey Prescott 928-710-4044
Other Resources for Healthy Families
Arizona Department of Economic Security 928-634-7561
Central Arizona Food Bank 928-634-7447 Cottonwood
928-567-4281 Camp Verde
928-282-5121 Sedona
Catholic Charities 928-634-4254
Assists in rent, utilities and food
The Jewell House 928-567-4180
Assists with food and clothing
Bread of Life Missions 928-567-6931
Old Town Mission 928-634-7869
Salvation Army SHARE program 928-634-7447
Utility assistance and gas vouchers
Crisis Pregnancy Centers
House of Ruth CPC (Cottonwood) 928-634-0212
Community Pregnancy Center (Prescott) 928-778-7654
Chiropractor
(PHX)Jenny Dubisar-Brost 480-200-6679
(Cottonwood) Verde Chiropractic- Dr. Blaine Upham 928-639-1700
Chinese Medicine- Acupuncture
(Sedona) Katherine Stewart 254-1872
(Cottonwood) Kathy Fisher 928-634-1407
(Clarkdale) Bob Stagnitto 928-639-1648
Midwives
(Flagstaff and No Az)Womancare Midwifery 928-779-6064
(Prescott and Verde Valley)Paula Matthew 928-776-8033 midwife4az@yahoo.com
(All of No AZ)Red Rock Midwifery- Maryn Leister- 221-6761or 649-1340 redrockmidwifery.com
Stephanie Purinton, CNM 928-649-7899 myazmidwife.com
Melody Fisher 928-636-5865
Meg Bohrman 928-533-0592
Karen Alexander 928-848-4908
Dani Atlas 928-308-9656
Christa Okerlund (Prescott Area)
(Phx) Shell Walker 602-242-4446
(East Valley) Stephanie Soderblom 480-659-4162
(East Valley) Alison Haasch (602) 663-0631
(East Valley) Farrah Swan, ND (480) 820-0911
Doulas
WOMBS.org
Lindsay Brereton, Birth and Postpartum Doula 928-451-9224, lindsaybrereton@yahoo.com
Briana Shires brianashires@gmail.com
Gigi Suarez, 801-528-1295
Laura Nyman, 949-395-2332
Golden Pregnancy-Childbirth Resource, Doula, Birth Art www.goldenpregnancy.com
Circle of Women-Birth and PostPartum Doula Services-Katie Silva
(928)451-0431 (928)451-0431 wildflowerherbals@yahoo.com
OB/GYNs
Dr. Charles Rolle 928-639-5577
Dr. John French, Stephanie Purinton CNM 928- 649-7899
A Center for Women, Dr. Reed and Mychelle Owen 928-634-2015
Dr. Robert Jochim 928-634-5513
Breastfeeding
La Leche League Cottonwood 928-451-2666
La Leche League Flagstaff 928-714-1616
VVMC Lactation Consultant 928-639-6520
East Yavapai Breastfeeding Coalition 928-639-6662
Pregnancy/Infant Massage
(Cottonwood) Rhonda Koeppe 646-0224 she will come to your home
(Cottonwood) Liz Koehl 928-274-1940
(Sedona and Flagstaff) Maxine Jacobs- 520-331-6653
(Prescott) Serenity Lord 928-848-1046
(Cottonwood)Infant Massage Classes-Olga Morris (928)634-7470 (928)634-7470 x207
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Support International 888-434-MOMS (6667)
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group 928-639-6157
Pregnancy RISKLINE 888-285-3410
Someone to talk to- Social Worker 928-639-5262
Verde Valley Guidance Clinic 24 hours a day 928-634-2236
Birth to Five Helpline 1-877-705-5437
National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Grief/Loss of a Child
Compassionate Friends Support Group- Kristina 928-639-4720
MISS Foundation missfoundation.org
SHARE pregnancy and infant loss support 800-821-6819
NILMDTS- heirloom photography nowilaymedowntosleep.org
Education
VVMC Marilyn Mathe Healthy Babies 928-639-6597
VVMC Childbirth Education 928-639-6437
HypnoBirthing.com Zoe Ruff Sedona 928-282-2160
Art:
Imagine Art-Paint your own ceramics-Linda Damita (928)282-4236 (928)282-4236
Nancy Latanzzi-Home Studio Classes for ages 4-12 (928)282-4472 (928)282-4472
Tina Schneider-Art classes for ages 3 & up at Imagine Art (928)567-6653 (928)567-6653
tina@bytina.com
Childcare
Carla E. Tarufelli offering Nanny services for over 25 years (928)634-0146 (928)634-0146 damnsam@q.com
Classes/Lessons/Programs Misc.
Camp Soaring Eagle-”Where children with serious illnesses discover the healing power of laughter.” (928)284-9393 (928)284-9393 www.CampSoaringEagle.org
Mommy and Me Postnatal YOGA classes 928-646-0148
KinderMusik with Miss Kelly Prescott area 928-830-7942 www.kindermusikwithmisskelly.com
Cottonwood Public Library Family Story Time 10am Thursdays 928-634-7559
Goof & Giggle-Where laughter and learning collide
(928)301-7339 (928)301-7339 sharen@goofandgiggle.com
Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids Future Hope Equestrian www.futurehopeequestrian.com
Shaolin Kung Fu for Kids-Marco (928)399-0429 (928)399-0429
Yo-Yo Classes-Magical Michael Steele (928)634-7985 (928)634-7985
Young Voices Be Heard-The Power of Spoken Word
www.yvbh.org
Day Care/Preschool
Bright Futures Childcare (Buena Vista Children’s Services) (928)646-5200 (928)646-5200
Buena Vista Preschool (928)646-5200 (928)646-5200
Discovery Connection (Buena Vista Children’s Services) (928)646-5200 (928)646-5200 Free to Be Me-Family Day Caring Center-Pam Shea (928)203-4063 (928)203-4063
Red Earth Waldorf-Charity Cygal (928)204-1221 (928)204-1221
Education
Verde Valley Christian School 928-634-8113
Camp Verde United Christian School 928-567-0415
Center for Creative Education Montessori (928)634-3288 (928)634-3288
Desert Star Community School (928)282-0171 (928)282-0171
http://www.desertstarschool.org/
Face Painting
Painting You-by Christie (928)254-0617 (928)254-0617 paintingyou@gmail.com
Tina Schneider (928)567-6653 (928)567-6653 tina@bytina.com
Family Counseling
Carolyn R. Moore, LCSW (928)300-4539 (928)300-4539
Pediatric Medical Care:
Hope Geller-Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (928)203-9197 (928)203-9197
Julie Leader- PNP 928-634-1614
Mentoring
SEEDS-Mentoring program for teen girls-Holly (928)300-4452 (928)300-4452 http://www.sedonaseeds.com/
YoungLives Dana Schlegel
Music
Allegro Music Studio-Piano Lessons (928)284-4774 (928)284-4774 www.AllegroMusicStudio.com
David Mills-Piano Lessons: all ages, all levels, all styles. (928)284-1732 (928)284-1732
Esther Vandecar-Taiko Drumming (602)528-3490 (602)528-3490 esther@taikoaz.com
Music for Tots-Early Childhood Music Program-Kelly Cole
(928)202-2787 (928)202-2787 kelly_musicfortots@yahoo.com
Sedona Music Lessons-Guitar Lessons, Voice Lessons, General Music, Performance, Studio Performance and Recording, Coaching and Artist Development. Gary Bettum, Gina Donello 928-204-2359 928-204-2359 sedonamusiclessons.com
Tina Reichow-Drums, Percussion Lessons, Workshop, Performance
(928)202-9863 (928)202-9863 tinareichow@gmail.com
Photography
Jenni Goldman Photographs-Photographing the best things in life: babies, families, weddings and more… (928)301-8385 (928)301-8385 Jenni@JenniGoldman.com
Tammi Lynn Hermann Simply Taken Photography 928-848-4866
Heather Bashman Artistic Creations 928-451-2666
Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
Arizona’s Children Association www.arizonaschildren.org
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder Baby Carriers-Cindy Wilmer
(928)852-0105 (928)852-0105
Parents as Teachers Program-Arizona Children’s Association (928)443-1991 (928)443-1991 ext. 18
Parenting Information-Rosalie Malter, MA
(817)726-1085 (817)726-1085 RMParentingInfo14@gmail.com
Sedona Hip Mamas & Cool Papas Group
http://www.meetup.com/Hip-Mamas-Cool-Papas/
Sing, Say and Sign-ASL for Parents, Caregivers, Babies and Kids
Cindy Wilmer (928)852-0105 (928)852-0105
Children’s Clothing and Accessories
Peanut Gallery Cottonwood 928-634-6650
Green Monkey Prescott 928-710-4044
Other Resources for Healthy Families
Arizona Department of Economic Security 928-634-7561
Central Arizona Food Bank 928-634-7447 Cottonwood
928-567-4281 Camp Verde
928-282-5121 Sedona
Catholic Charities 928-634-4254
Assists in rent, utilities and food
The Jewell House 928-567-4180
Assists with food and clothing
Bread of Life Missions 928-567-6931
Old Town Mission 928-634-7869
Salvation Army SHARE program 928-634-7447
Utility assistance and gas vouchers
Friday, February 11, 2011
Safe Essential Oils for Pregnancy
I love essential oils in the bath, in the air, in oil. So far, I've learned that these essential oils are safe during pregnancy and postpartum.
Safe Essential Oils for Pregnancy:
Rose, neroli, jasmine, grapefruit, lavender, ylang-ylang, chamomile, sweet orange, lemon, peppermint (in small quantities), sandalwood, frankincense.
In my doula practice, I have a secret combo of essential oils, st john's wort oil and almond carrier oil that I use during my relaxation visit pre birth day, and during labor on mamas feet and back. St. John's wort oil is safe on the skin, but not taken internally.
Please use these with caution, as too much of a good thing is never good. Enjoy creating your own combos for bath or use in carrier oil.
Safe Essential Oils for Pregnancy:
Rose, neroli, jasmine, grapefruit, lavender, ylang-ylang, chamomile, sweet orange, lemon, peppermint (in small quantities), sandalwood, frankincense.
In my doula practice, I have a secret combo of essential oils, st john's wort oil and almond carrier oil that I use during my relaxation visit pre birth day, and during labor on mamas feet and back. St. John's wort oil is safe on the skin, but not taken internally.
Please use these with caution, as too much of a good thing is never good. Enjoy creating your own combos for bath or use in carrier oil.
Why Use a Doula?
What is a doula?
The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
A Birth Doula
• Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
• Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
• Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
• Stays with the woman throughout the labor
• Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
• Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
• Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
• Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level
A birth doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials CD(DONA).
Research evidence shows that the quality services of a postpartum doula can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve parental satisfaction and reduce the risk of mood disorders.
A Postpartum Doula
• Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester
• Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying
• Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary
A postpartum doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials PCD(DONA).
Why use a doula?
DONA International doulas mother the mother
Women have complex needs during childbirth and the weeks that follow. In addition to medical care and the love and companionship provided by their partners, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort, encouragement and respect. They need individualized care based on their circumstances and preferences.
DONA International doulas are educated and experienced in childbirth and the postpartum period. We are prepared to provide physical (non-medical), emotional and informational support to women and their partners during labor and birth, as well as to families in the weeks following childbirth. We offer a loving touch, positioning and comfort measures that make childbearing women and families feel nurtured and cared for.
Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth
• tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
• reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
• reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum extraction and cesareans
• reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals
Research shows parents who receive support can:
• Feel more secure and cared for
• Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics
• Have greater success with breastfeeding
• Have greater self-confidence
• Have less postpartum depression
• Have lower incidence of abuse
The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
A Birth Doula
• Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
• Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
• Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
• Stays with the woman throughout the labor
• Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
• Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
• Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience
• Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level
A birth doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials CD(DONA).
Research evidence shows that the quality services of a postpartum doula can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve parental satisfaction and reduce the risk of mood disorders.
A Postpartum Doula
• Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester
• Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying
• Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary
A postpartum doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials PCD(DONA).
Why use a doula?
DONA International doulas mother the mother
Women have complex needs during childbirth and the weeks that follow. In addition to medical care and the love and companionship provided by their partners, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort, encouragement and respect. They need individualized care based on their circumstances and preferences.
DONA International doulas are educated and experienced in childbirth and the postpartum period. We are prepared to provide physical (non-medical), emotional and informational support to women and their partners during labor and birth, as well as to families in the weeks following childbirth. We offer a loving touch, positioning and comfort measures that make childbearing women and families feel nurtured and cared for.
Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth
• tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
• reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
• reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum extraction and cesareans
• reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals
Research shows parents who receive support can:
• Feel more secure and cared for
• Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics
• Have greater success with breastfeeding
• Have greater self-confidence
• Have less postpartum depression
• Have lower incidence of abuse
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Healthy Pregnancy Tips
Healthy Pregnancy Tips
• Get plenty of rest, take it easy on yourself~ you are growing a human being!
• Eat to nourish your baby~ I recommend Dr. Brewer’s Pregnancy Diet
• Drink enough water~ your body weight divided by 2 in ounces everyday
• Loving exercise everyday~ walking, swimming or gentle yoga are best
• Squats help open your hips for an easier birth, sit/roll on a birth ball to loosen hips
• Relax~ your body needs to OPEN and RELAX for an easier birth
• Get sunshine everyday! Sunshine is also a great way to prevent post partum blues
• Breathe~ deep cleansing breaths
• Remember~ all a newborn really needs are parents that love him, warm snuggles, clean pants and mama’s milk
• Enjoy every moment! Enjoy this special time with your partner before your life changes forever. You will never be in this special place again.
• Don’t rush~ be patient with yourself and your baby. Your body and baby know when it is time to labor~ don’t rush~ Your body is wise. Even though every part of your being wants to see that sweet little face as soon as possible!
• Get plenty of rest, take it easy on yourself~ you are growing a human being!
• Eat to nourish your baby~ I recommend Dr. Brewer’s Pregnancy Diet
• Drink enough water~ your body weight divided by 2 in ounces everyday
• Loving exercise everyday~ walking, swimming or gentle yoga are best
• Squats help open your hips for an easier birth, sit/roll on a birth ball to loosen hips
• Relax~ your body needs to OPEN and RELAX for an easier birth
• Get sunshine everyday! Sunshine is also a great way to prevent post partum blues
• Breathe~ deep cleansing breaths
• Remember~ all a newborn really needs are parents that love him, warm snuggles, clean pants and mama’s milk
• Enjoy every moment! Enjoy this special time with your partner before your life changes forever. You will never be in this special place again.
• Don’t rush~ be patient with yourself and your baby. Your body and baby know when it is time to labor~ don’t rush~ Your body is wise. Even though every part of your being wants to see that sweet little face as soon as possible!
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