by Rachel Yellin | Oct 9, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
In every childbirth class that I teach, I search for the perfect way to help a woman and her partner understand what is actually happening in labor. I discuss the physical aspects of birthing. I attend to the emotional and psychological aspects of birthing. And I...
by Rachel Yellin | Oct 8, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
Check out this 90 second video to help you get a real visual of what’s happening inside mama’s body while she’s birthing. Watch it over and over until you can see it happening in your own mind easily. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xath6kOf0NE This...
by Rachel Yellin | Oct 7, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
In this 30 minute video, researcher, Ryan McAllister, PhD from Georgetown University, points to some of the ways that birth in hospitals is simply not working. He states clear evidence, statistics, and outcomes, and most importantly, points to what women actually need...
by Rachel Yellin | Oct 6, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
The importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy and postpartum seems fairly obvious, but I’m always amazed by the difference between what women KNOW to be healthy and what they ACTUALLY eat during pregnancy. Let’s be logical for one minute… Your...
by Rachel Yellin | Oct 5, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
Photo Credit Britt Fohrman Having been a doula (professional childbirth assistant) from 2002 – 2009, it seems so clear why having a doula with you before, during and after birth would not only be helpful, but necessary. I remember countless births where I knew...
by Rachel Yellin | Oct 5, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
As women prepare for birth, they usually spend their time taking classes, reading books, watching videos and talking to other people about birth. While this can be helpful, another important, often neglected piece, is to PRACTICE for birth. With any important event in...
