It came complete with fallopian tubes, a partially dilated cervix and even a mucus plug!!! So cool
Check out this Uterus piñata one of our clients’ sister-in-law made for her baby shower!
Posted in For Fun
Using a tub or shower in labor
This is a nice blog post on the ways to use water in a tub or shower to relieve pain during labor.
Posted in Natural Birth, Research & Articles
Shoddy reporting by NYtimes
A huge new study on home birth shows that births attended by certified midwives have just as good outcomes for babies, and fewer complications for mothers. However, the NY Times headline was misleading. It read “Home Births Pose Special Risks.” This was based on the finding that when you include home birth attended by non-certified midwives and other lesser trained attendants, the outcomes are worse at home than at the hospital. Big surprise there! What shoddy reporting. I expect better from the NYT.
Posted in Natural Birth, Research & Articles
How do you plan to document your baby’s special moments?
For one dad’s idea, check out the 365 Things Project!
http://blog.almostadad.com/2010/12/365-things-project.html#.UuXYLWTnYy6
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Great question from childbirth class: which essential oils are good for relaxation?
My favorite is lavender. Others include: sandalwood, rose, chamomile, and bergamot. For energizing, citrus is great.
Posted in Natural Birth
Two births last week – baby girl on Monday and baby boy on Friday!
I was struck anew by the amazing pain relief laboring in warm water can bring, and the importance of allowing mom to rest when she needs to to save up energy. Welcome little ones!
Posted in Ohana News
California legislature is considering a bill to relax requirements related to home-birth midwives.
Posted in Research & Articles
New study finds that Medicaid could save money by covering doula services.
Posted in Doulas, Research & Articles
Ohana’s first Mom&Baby group is scheduled for Thurs mornings from Oct. 24-Dec. 5.
Come join us with your little one! Contact us to enroll at ohana@ohanaparents.com or 872-222-9234.
Posted in Ohana News
Testimonials
"I have no doubt that Jocelyn Alt made my natural childbirth possible."
"I credit my successful VBAC [Vaginal Birth After Cesarean] at age 39 mostly to the support of Autumn and Jocelyn."
"Having Autumn there with me was an immeasurable gift. She was a deep well of quiet strength, experience, and knowledge."
"Having Jocelyn & Autumn on the team boosted our decision-making and confidence. Their knowledge & experience stands out."
"They were incredible at 'reading the room' and being able to tell how much or how little attention I was needing at the moment."
"Working with Jocelyn and Autumn was a pleasure. They were attentive, compassionate and engaged from the first time we reached out to them, to even now, weeks after the birth."
"Jocelyn has magic hands! My pain just seemed to melt away with her massages."
"It was so great to have been able to meet and work with two doulas."
"The thing I appreciated the most about having Jocelyn at my birth was her natural ability to put me at ease."
"I really can’t rave enough about how Jocelyn helped me help my wife."
Check out pictures of us at work and with our wonderful clients (all posted with permission of course!) View photos