Jeanette Albright, AAHCC

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Jamie and Jeff’s Birth Plan Dear Hospital Staff: Thank you and congratulations for being on shift for the birth of our child. The following sets forth our wishes for our stay....

My 64th series will begin Monday, June 17th Innate Health Chiropractic.

Love this! Normalize natural birth.

Yes!

Study after study shows that women aren’t being given clear, accurate and full information about induction of labour.

Research consistently shows that women want statistics on the risks, benefits and alternatives to induction.

They want to know what would happen if they waited for birth to start naturally, and what the actual statistics are when it comes to things like the baby being deemed too large or small.

Women want to know whether age and size really matters and how to tell when a health condition really warrants induction and when it would be better to wait.

They want to know about side effects of induction, both for them and their baby, and how likely induction is to work.

We know that babies born after induction have a higher chance of problems, and parents-to-be want data on the side effects of induction for mother and baby.

There are pros and cons to everything.

The key is in getting informed, and being able to decide what’s right for you.

My website contains an entire information hub on induction of labour.

I have also written two bestselling books on inducing labour which many people have found helpful.

You can get find out about those and see all of my induction resources at www.sarawickham.com/iol

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The risk is not in delivering a big baby but in the interventions suggested by a fearful care provider based on non-evidenced based assumptions.

https://midwifethinking.com/2019/09/02/big-babies-the-risk-of-care-provider-fear/?fbclid=IwAR2mro0amW0kv7Seyb_-bx2hJz468oPDSsi5w9KpKAkurTbQEfpzhhJNWwo_aem_AfVmZ-JU7kbaQ5EzTPRmLHo6TwuvObzFbEtLhQOOPVKKGxT2OE_MN-7Xa36ZmaHC3XY

Big Babies: the risk of care provider fear Isla Miller (and cheeks) Updated: June 2023 Big babies are normal in well resourced countries. Over 10% of babies born in the UK and Australia weigh 4kg (8lb 13oz) or more. Healthy well nourished w…

Yassss. Data does matter but logic still governs!

Oh those hormones…❤️ em and 🥴 em…

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Expert Proof That Red Raspberry Tea is Safe Throughout Pregnancy — Indigo Forest It’s become fashionable to bicker on the web about the dramatic risks or benefits of drinking red raspberry leaf tea at certain stages of pregnancy. As a midwife who has safely used red raspberry herbals with pregnant and lactating clients for over four decades, I’m rather astounded at the level...

Here’s to my 63rd series!

Embarking on the journey of parenthood, one class at a time – Ready to learn, connect, and embrace the exciting adventure of prenatal natural birthing classes! We cannot come The Bradley Method enough 👏🏼 Next series starts January 22nd at Innate Health Chiropractic - only a few spots left, sign up today by contacting Jeanette Albright, AAHCC🤰👶🏼🌟

Still spots available!
Classes are held at Innate Health Chiropractic Mondays at 6:45pm.

For those impatient to give birth at this time of year:

Waiting

Dear Baby, here beneath my heart,
I thought that you might come today;
The timing seemed just right.

But the stars are out
And the moon is high
And sheepishly I wonder why
I try to arrange the plans
Of God.

For now I know
You will not come
Until the One who holds eternity
Rustles your soft cocoon
And whispers in tones that I will not hear,
“It’s time, precious gift.”

“Now it’s time.”

-by Robin Jones Gunn

Babywearing cuts this down a lot.

Love the No Cry Sleep Solution.

Better sleep or your baby and you.

~ The No-Cry Sleep Solution

Great visual for creating space in 2nd stage labor

Fascinating. Expose them. Our bodies are meant to fight!

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“The more protein you can take in, the easier your body can increase its blood supply. We are talking 70-90 grams of protein a day…yes, that’s a lot. My tricks for sneaking it in include collagen powder in a warm beverage or in smoothies, snacking on nuts instead of crackers, putting nut butters or hummus on toast instead of eating it plain, and adding beans to meals if meat is a no-go.”⁣
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Patience is a virtue.

If you work in a hospital as a midwife or obstetrician, you may be expected to ‘get the baby out’ within 60 seconds of the birth of the head. There can be an expectation that the baby be born within the space of one contraction.

I have personally been mentored by private midwives and have only watched physiological births at home to learn how to sit with birth, so for a long time I assumed that everyone just waited for the second contraction for the shoulders to be born… turns out, many midwives and obstetricians will put their hands on the babies head to try and put traction/pressure on the babies head to bring the shoulders out within the same contraction.

One of the concerns is that if the shoulders aren’t born soon after the head, that they must be stuck and that the baby is experiencing a shoulder dystocia…but that can’t be true, because most of the births I attend follow a two-step method where we just wait for the second contraction for the shoulders and all those babies didn’t have a shoulder dystocia

There is research on this (of course) and Zhang et al in 2017 did a randomised controlled clinical trial to compare a one-step method with a two-step method.

The control group had the one-step method where the clinician used their hands to speed up the birth of the shoulders, the study group had a two-step approach where the clinician just allowed the baby to be born over 2 contractions

The two-step group had ZERO incidence of shoulder dystocia and no increase in neonatal asphyxia compared to the one-step group. The one step group had 4 shoulder dystocia incidents.

The two-step approach allows physiological birth to unfold, acknowledges the cardinal movements of the baby through the pelvis and allows the time for the shoulders to get into position before they are born to allow for a less complicated birth.

By speeding up and trying to manually manipulate the baby out if it’s mother we interrupt the babies manoeuvres through the pelvis and potentially create incidences of shoulder dystocia.

Always weigh benefits vs risk!

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It’s so simple. Leave the body alone.

Still room for more couples in my fall series.

Still space available for anyone desiring to be educated and empowered and excited to work towards the birth that’s right for you.

I've been reading some well written articles coming from researcher Dr. Sara Wickham just across the pond. Check it out.

Dr Sara Wickham Dr Sara Wickham - author, speaker, researcher. Evidence-based pregnancy and birth information for women, families, midwives and birth folk.

Great information.

As an MD Midwife and mama of 4, I understand that pregnancy can bring joy, anticipation, and... sleepless nights! 😴 But fear not, there are ways to improve your sleep during this beautiful journey.

Here are some expert tips, along with a couple of safe supplements to consider:
🌜 Pillow Power: Invest in a pregnancy pillow for comfortable sleep positions. Your body is going through incredible changes, and support is key.

🍏 Blood Sugar Balance: Opt for bedtime snacks that combine protein, fiber, and healthy fats to stabilize blood sugar levels and keep you snoozing.

💧 Hydration Habits: Drink your fluids earlier in the day and evening to minimize nighttime bathroom trips. Dehydration can lead to leg cramps, so keep sipping throughout the day.

💭 Mental Clarity: Soothe those late-night worries with a pre-sleep journal. Jot down your thoughts to ease your mind before bedtime. And if you wake up in the night worried? Pick up that journal - writing it out can really help you resolve the fears and get back to sleep.

📵 Tech Timeout: Put away screens an hour before bed to reduce light exposure and promote better sleep. I know it's fun to scroll (or is it?) but I know sleep feels much better!

💊 Supplement Support: Consider safe supplements like magnesium and melatonin under the guidance of your midwife. These can aid relaxation and sleep quality during pregnancy. Low iron and low calcium or magnesium may also add to restless legs, so make sure to nourish and supplement if needed! More on this in a future post!

Remember, a good night's sleep is crucial for both you and your growing baby. If you have questions or need more guidance, feel free to ask in the comments! 💤🤰

Great things to keep in mind!

Happy LABOR Day to all the mamas out there!

So important!

Great advice!

❤️ Monday starts my 61st series of The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth classes. ❤️