Search Birth True Posts
Please Be Considerate
All content posted on this site was written and is copyrighted by Kelli B. Haywood, LCCE, unless otherwise noted. Photos were taken, owned, and are copyrighted by Kelli B. Haywood, LCCE, unless otherwise noted. If you would like to use any content on this blog please obtain permission by emailing birthtrue@gmail.com. Quotations with proper citation are welcomed. The information on this site is not meant to replace proper prenatal care with a qualified maternity care provider. Please consult your provider with questions you may have.Categories
Blogroll
- Bellies and Babies The blog of CBE, doula, and aspiring midwife.
- Birth Activist Bloggin’ for Better Births
- Birth Junkie Stuff that Just Makes Sense, Websites, Books, Etc…
- Birth Story The people, the science and the culture that saved our lives.
- Birth Without Fear A blog where a mother’s inner wisdom takes top priority and is supported fully.
- Enjoy Birth a blog about enjoying your pregnancy and birth
- Giving Birth with Confidence – Blog/Community women supporting women
- Ina May Gaskin Midwife, Author, Activist, Innovator
- Mama Birth When a baby is born, so is a mother. Mama Birth childbirth education services for Mendocino and surrounding counties.
- Mother's Advocate Blog Informing women about safe and healthy birth
- Science and Sensibility – Lamaze International Blog A Research Blog About Healthy Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond by Lamaze International
- Talk Birth (Blog) The blog of Talk Birth
- Well Preserved Birth topics blog
- WordPress.com
- WordPress.org
Informative Websites
- About.com Pregnancy by Robin Weiss, LCCE About.com page for all things pregnancy and birth
- Birth True Childbirth Education Childbirth education in the hills of eastern Kentucky
- Consciously Parenting A website focusing on informed decision making in parenting.
- Empowered Birth Services Website for Certified Professional Midwife
- Lamaze International
- The Birth Facts Evidence based information to help you make those very special decisions
- The Only Baby Stop Informative articles and search function for birth professionals in your area!
-
Recent Posts
Tag Archives: Lamaze
Empowered Birth – Exciting Times for Birth True!
I’m really excited this week. I announced that Birth True Childbirth Education is now a duo! Heather Bates joined with me last week as part of Birth True. She is a certified prenatal yoga instructor (one of the founders of … Continue reading
We Do Have Something to Offer our Pregnancies and Births!
“You are constructing your own reality with the choices you make…or don’t make. If you really want a healthy pregnancy and joyful birth, and you truly understand that you are the one in control, then you must examine what you … Continue reading
Mommy, Me, and the 3Ps (Planning, Pregnancy, and Parenting) – Tomorrow Hazard, KY @ ARH Medical Mall
I’ve been working hard on a presentation that I will be giving tomorrow for ARH’s (Appalachian Regional Hospital) Women’s Health Series. Tomorrow’s topic is Mommy, Me, and the 3Ps (Planning, Pregnancy, and Parenting). My topic is Healthy Pregnancy and Birth … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Planning, Birth Topics, childbirth education, Eastern Kentucky, Healthy Pregnancy, Newborn Parenting, Pregnancy Care Providers
Tagged Appalachia, Babies, birth, birth plan, breastfeeding, childbirth, childbirth education, Healthy Birth Practices, infancy, Lamaze, low risk pregnancy, obstetrician, pregnancy
Leave a comment
Childbirth Education for Rural Mothers
In the area where I teach “in-person” Lamaze Childbirth Preparation classes (along with other classes), I am the first person in around 10 years to offer a complete series of childbirth education classes. Despite having a recent and rich tradition … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Planning, Birth Topics, childbirth education, Eastern Kentucky
Tagged Appalachia, Babies, birth, birth plan, childbirth, childbirth education, homebirth, Lamaze, low risk pregnancy, midwife, Mother's Advocate, motherhood, obstetrician, pre-term birth, pregnancy, rural, rural America
Leave a comment
Writing a Birth Plan
Writing your birth plan can be one of the highlights of the final months of your pregnancy. It can give to time to dream, work through fears, and discuss your hopes with your maternity care provider. It is important to … Continue reading
Posted in Birth Planning, Birth Topics, childbirth education
Tagged Babies, birth, birth plan, birth planning, c-section, childbirth, Childbirth Connection, childbirth education, doula, Healthy Birth Practices, homebirth, ICAN, Ina May Gaskin, induction, induction of labor, Lamaze, midwife, Mother's Advocate, obstetrician, pain, pain relief, pregnancy
1 Comment
Does Childbirth Education Really Work?
Microsoft Clipart Is attending a childbirth education class worth your time? Is it worth the money? Will classes really do anything to improve your experience or make birthing your baby any easier? What kind of classes are best? I must preface … Continue reading
