June 17, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
In honor of Father's Day, we're honoring fathers by sharing just some of the many ways they show up and provide truly supportive care and encouragement during labor and birth. Despite the tired, misaligned tropes media continues to show, dads are capable, loving, intuitive, and sensitive.
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August 02, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
Tensing up your body's muscles is a natural response to stress and pain. But did you know that doing so actually causes more pain and stress? If you can learn to a) recognize when you're tensing up, and then b) release the tension, you can reduce the amount of overall pain and stress you feel. Of
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July 15, 2019 | by: Cara Terreri
Getting an epidural for pain relief during birth is pretty common -- 67% of people get one -- but it's not the only option, and it's not always the best option for everyone. Learning about all of your options for pain relief and comfort -- well before you're in the labor and delivery room -- allows you to choose what's best for you, and switch up pain relief techniques when needed.
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July 18, 2018 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
People who are in labor, from early labor up to the point of pushing, often instinctively find ways to cope with contractions as a way to reduce pain. This is true for those who do not use pain medication as well as for those who do. In labor, a person's
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July 24, 2017 | by: Cara Terreri, LCCE, CD(DONA)
As you prepare for your upcoming birth, have you given thought to what, if any, music you'll play during labor? Whether you're a music aficionado or not, you might be surprised at how adding music to the environment of your labor and birth can help change
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