Love & Labor Birth Services

01/15/2015

I haven't been on here to update in awhile, but just had to share this picture from my most recent client's birth. The human body never ceases to amaze. I love this picture of baby's first life source... the placenta.

10/01/2014

Remembering our little baby we never got to meet (11 weeks in Dec 2010). You will always be remembered and loved.

09/02/2014

Have you done your squats today? If not, then it might be time to get started. http://breakingmuscle.com/womens-fitness/stop-doing-kegels-real-pelvic-floor-advice-for-women-and-men #.VAOc2NSwDIU.facebook

You can never do too many Kegels, right? Wrong. Katy Bowman of the Restorative Exercise Institute discusses how to really strengthen your pelvic floor - during pregnancy and otherwise.

08/28/2014

I could be pregnant a million times and see a million pregnant bellies, and I would still be amazed by the whole process. Love this video showing life growing within. http://www.babygaga.com/buzz/show/63/incredible-footage-of-a-36-week-old-baby-so-beautiful

This is just mind blowing footage of a baby inside his mom is just amazing! It's incredible and makes you wonder what this little baby is doing on the...

08/26/2014

Sorry I've been MIA on my page for awhile. We're just getting into the swing of things now that school is back in session. Yay!!! Anyone else trying to organize all the chaos that accumulates over the summer? Today I've got pictures to hang that have been waiting for months, then some photography classes to be completed, and eventually work on my surrogacy pregnancy journal design to be published... with a million other little things in between. So nice getting caught up.

08/18/2014

Not doula related, but it's a part of me... http://www.adventuresinfluff.com/2014/08/my-postpartum-body-stretchmarks-and-all.html

Thanks so much for taking the time to show your support with a comment! I LOVE reading all of them and will try and answer any questions that you might have.

08/07/2014

Is your breastfeeding knowledge up to date? You might be surprised at what recent studies are showing.

It's World Breastfeeding Week! Test Your Knowledge of Evidence Based Breastfeeding Information

08/06/2014

Great video showing different massage techniques on newborns and older babies! Shows massages to help baby sleep better, help with colic, and for active baby time.

Vimeo is the home for high-quality videos and the people who love them.

08/03/2014

Happy World Breastfeeding Week!!! I love looking back on those sweet days with my kids breastfeeding. Such a close bond that I'll never forget. 8 months with my first, 2 months with my second, and 15 months with my third. Haha! I guess you could tell I didn't want it to end with my last. This is a picture of our last time breastfeeding. Awwww! How long did you all breastfeed? Or are you still breastfeeding now?

07/30/2014

One of my favorite photos from my most recent birth was just shared on Birth Photography ' s page. Excited for others to see brotherly love when it all begins.

"Big Brother's First Look." - Love & Labor Birth Services (https://www.facebook.com/loveandlaborbirths) - Fresno, California

07/29/2014

Such a sweet photo of a mama and her doula. Found this picture on a birth photography page and just had to share.

"Mama and her doula

07/28/2014

Did you know about 71% of women in the US give birth with an epidural? Being that my sister planned on getting an epidural for her most recent birth, I did lots of research on ways to help in the pushing stage since that is one of the most difficult drawbacks when getting an epidural. If you too plan on getting an epidural, check out my post so you'll be better prepared making the birth of your baby faster and easier. http://www.loveandlaborbirths.com/2014/07/pushing-with-epidural.html

Since almost 71% of women in the US opt for an epidural, I felt it would be very beneficial to go over effective ways to push your baby out with an epidural.