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 2, 2016 | Childbirth Preparation, Childbirth Resources
It used to be common for kids to find a litter of kittens somewhere, or to have a dog or other pet give birth. Some people grew up on farms and witnessed countless calves, foals and lambs come into the world. It is becoming less and less common to see animals giving...
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 20, 2016 | Childbirth Resources
It’s time we got the facts about cutting the foreskin off of baby boys. For a long time, I’ve danced around the topic, suggesting that circumcision is not in a baby’s best interest. Well, this video is the proof. If you are considering circumcision,...
by Rachel Yellin | Aug 19, 2016 | Childbirth Resources
The topic of circumcision often comes up during my birth classes, and I just encourage couples to think about and research if circumcision is best for their baby and family. I do also provide a handout from IntactAmerica.org. And then this video came my way. It made...
