La prueba del dedo: Puntos clave para lactar
Una forma de enseñar la importancia de un posicionamiento adecuado es con la Prueba del dedo. Puede hacerlo usted mismo o usar esta herramienta con una mujer prenatal o posparto. Coloque el dedo índice derecho en la boca justo de regreso al primer nudillo y luego chúpelo. Debes sentir que tu lengua roza el extremo…
Pregnancy Birth Traditions Across Cultures
Every country is different in many ways of giving births, home births with a Doula, natural way without medication . I’m from Puerto Rico and I know a lot of women are going back to the traditional way of giving birth, in the natural way at home, hospital, birth Doula, back to breastfeeding. Consisting of,…
Breastfeeding Tips
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…
You are going to meet your baby today
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…
I love helping others
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…
When you are expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads
An ultrasound scan is the only sure whether you have twins, triplets, or quads. Women with twin pregnancies are more likely to have pregnancy health problems and complications, so more check-ups are recommended. Specialist antenatal care and hospital birth are usually recommended for twin pregnancies. In the past four decades, the number of twins born…
What exactly should I expect when I arrive in labor at the hospital?
To tell the truth, I do not know what to expect sometimes, but if I think what exactly to expect I will say this, I expect easy labor and a quick, no pain. When I arrive at the hospital all I want a relaxing time where I can concentrate on my job. I don’t want…
Labor Positions
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…
The 5-5-5 Rule
Have you heard of the 5-5-5 rule for postpartum? Rest is an extremely important part of the postpartum period. When a mom lacks proper rest, she is at higher risk for postpartum complications. Your body heals the best when it has rest, nourishment, hydration, and less stress. The first 5 days are spent in the…
