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Krystyna Bowman: Posted on Friday, October 21, 2016 9:29 AM
Among the common text questions I get, is "What can I/my friend do to get labor started?"
The answer I want to give: Wait.
My_theory is that here is nothing you can do that is going to start labor if the baby isn't ready. |
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Krystyna Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 4:47 PM
 We get this question a lot, and it came up again when we taught class on Friday evening. The most common answer uses the acronym "5-1-1".
When you have this pattern established: 5 ~ Contractions arefiveminutes apart 1 ~ Contractions are lastingoneminute 1 ~ This pattern has been established for
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Posted on Sunday, September 4, 2016 7:51 AM
This month I would like to introduce you to Ashley Wain. She supported one of our Spring 2016 clients and they gave her rave reviews!
When was the first time you heard the word, “doula”? I was working at the Ritz Carlton and our Chef was telling me how his wife was training to be a Doula and Placenta Encapsulator. I was intrigued and had to learn more about it. He put me in touch with his wife and I attended a baby event where she was a vendor.
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Krystyna Bowman, AAHCC with Kelly Sunshine, CD: Posted on Monday, August 8, 2016 2:49 PM
This month's featured doula is Kelly Sunshine, of Sunshine Doula Services. We have had the pleasure of being vendors together at several different local birth events. It is our pleasure to introduce you to her this month in our Meet The Doula feature.
When was the first time you heard the word, “doula”? I don’t remember the first time I actually heard the word,
however, as my sister-in-laws and friends were having kids I would always go be
with them while they were in labor and help them. |
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Krystyna Robles-Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 12:41 PM
Q: How can I tell the difference between a variation and a complication when I'm in labor?
A: It's the difference between waiting it out with a variation; and choosing interventions for a complication. What ever the birth journey, give yourself permission to do what it takes to have a Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby outcome.
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Krystyna Robles-Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 2:31 AM
This month, I would like to introduce to you Alyssa Leon. I first met Alyssa when she was being mentored by another doula. Since that time, she has become a wonderful doula in her own right. She offers a doula-only package, or she can do birth photography and placenta encapsulation for her families as well. Enjoy getting to know a little bit more about Alyssa from Cherry Blossom Doula Services.
 When was the first
time you heard the word, “doula”?I had first heard the word Doula when I was
pregnant with my second child and had switched to a midwifery based
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Krystyna Robles-Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 1:07 AM
ADHS: Stop asking our midwives to do the impossible.
They cannot offer informed, evidence-based careandfollow your
inconsistent rules.
Coercion is not consent!!
What:Rally in support of Arizona Midwives
When:Thursday, November 5, 2015
Where:In front of the Arizona Department of Health
Services, 150 N. |
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Krystyna Robles-Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 8:04 AM
Here are some ideas to help you figure out the difference:
Here is a quick visual recap of today's video:
I hope this help answer some of your questions about the difference. As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or nagging doubts - be safe rather than sorry: call your care provider |
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Krystyna Robles-Bowman, AAHCC: Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2015 6:40 AM
 For today...another one from the archives, originally published in April 9, 2013. Updated April 30, 2014 to include information about microbiome seeding; and a gentle cesarean checklist of options to review with your provider and prepare for a cesarean birth journey.
A "Family-Centered" cesarean? A "gentle" cesarean? A procedure that is Woman and MotherBaby-centered? What? Did you just read that correctly?
Yes, you did. There is a "new" trend in cesareans that is hitting the mainstream consciousness here in the United States. |
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Cassandra Okamoto: Posted on Thursday, January 29, 2015 8:02 PM
We are thrilled and honored to share a very special birth story today. Our guest blogger, Cassandra is a newly minted mother of two - congratulations!! Today she shares the story of Baby P's arrival. It is the complete opposite oflast week's marathon labor birth story. She and Baby P definitely had a different path!
Baby P is baby #2 for our family; you can read my son’s home birth story from 2012 here on the blog.
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