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 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 | Aug 30, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
Instinct tells us, along with oodles of evidence, that breastfeeding your baby is the way to go. But it’s not just about getting the breast in the baby’s mouth… it’s about allowing the baby to initiate his/her own feeding. It’s also about...
by Rachel Yellin | Aug 29, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
The Human Microbiome: considerations for pregnancy, birth and early mothering. – Please click on the link and read the article. This is amazing and essential information about the benefits of your baby’s gut being colonized at birth! After reading this,...
