Questions You Should Ask Before Making Any Birth Decisions


Before labor, the baby’s head nestles into the brim of the pelvis easier if the chin is tucked. Midwife Anne Frye explains head position: “The skull is, by far, the most important part of the fetal anatomy…the size and position of the head is the most critical factor regarding the relative ease or difficulty the…
The Finger Test One way to teach the importance of proper positioning is with the Finger Test. You can do this yourself or use this tool with a prenatal or postpartum woman. Put your right pointer finger in your mouth just back to the first knuckle, and then suck on it. You should feel your…
When I started this course I was not sure if it was something I liked, but after I had my baby boy I started reading the scenarios and most of them happened to me. Now I understand becoming a Breastfeeding counselor is something I want to do, because I want to help those mothers in…
Walk into a room while I am supporting a birth and you might think that I am just sitting there doing nothing. I won’t be talking. I won’t be touching the client. I won’t be using anything in my bag. So what am I doing exactly? 🪑 Watching mom’s breathing and sometimes breathing loudly alongside…
1- The hands and knees position : The all fours position calls for you to get down onto your hands and knees, either in bed or on a floor mat. “The hands and knees position is a great one, since it helps open the pelvis,” Pros: -Takes pressure off the spine, easing back pain. -May…
I chose this theme from the book because I do understand every single story from the book. I read about different women and their labor. Every woman had a unique experience of giving birth. Just imagine you are going to the hospital for something you had in mind but the staff decides to do something…
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