HypnoBirthing Utah County

You’ve heard me say it, “Expectant moms need 80 to 100 grams of protein every day.” And believe me, I see some of your faces fall when I say that, as if it’s waaaay too great of an expectation. People are busy, I get that, but your baby’s health and well being are worth the […]

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Relieving Mastitis

May 5, 2022

If you’ve ever heard my speech about using Castor oil to jump start labor–you’ll likely remember–I am NOT a fan. Taking Castor oil internally is not a good idea, unless the thought of having stomach cramps and explosive diarrhea while in labor sounds fun to you. Yikes. However, there is a perfectly good reason to […]

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The Squat Bar

April 14, 2022

We discuss in class the use and benefits of the Squat Bar to support mom while laboring and birthing in an upright position. I wanted to post these photos so that you’ll be able to visualize the benefits more clearly. Please, when you check in at the hospital–ask for a Squat Bar and stay off […]

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Help That Baby OUT~

March 24, 2022

Stay off your back. Love,

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Choices In Childbirth

February 9, 2022

Making the Childbirth Decisions “Why is it still controversial to say that women should make the decisions about childbirth?” Just this week I had one of my “moms” tell me that when she told her OB that she would be using HypnoBirthing Techniques for her birth, he smiled–that smile–and said, “Listen, I’ve been doing this […]

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Newborn Vitamin K

January 24, 2022

Fabulous article on Mommypotamus which will help you decide what approach to take with the Vitamin K question. Should My Newborn Get a Vitamin K Shot?

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Informed Decision Making

January 6, 2022

“This is your baby. No one else’s. It does not belong to the doctor, the midwife, the hospital–or me. In the end, the birthing experience needs to be yours as well.” This is the sentiment that I try to convey to the couples that take my class. It’s a simple enough idea, of course. The […]

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