Empowering Your Birth Journey: The Role of Doulas at Birth Learning
Welcoming a child into the world is a profound and life-changing experience. At Birth Learning, we’ve been dedicated to supporting families on their unique birth journeys since 2003. Our team of experienced doulas understands that each person’s childbirth...
Choosing a childbirth class
There are many choices when it comes to choosing a childbirth class. The type of class you choose depends on the type of birth experience you are looking for. Many hospitals have affordable classes but they often teach generic skills and what to expect in the...
Initial Bonding Time
The first moments after a baby is born are precious bonding time. This baby has just made the most amazing transition any (and every) human being has ever made. If you can imagine what the baby must be thinking; he or she is searching for something familiar. At this...
Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a narcotic that is sometimes administered during labor. It is placed directly into an I.V. so an I.V. access is needed to receive this comfort measure. One benefit of fentanyl is that it reacts very quickly. A woman can often feels its effects within...
Pain and Perception
In our society we are generally taught that childbirth is terrifying and painful and therefore something we should be afraid of. This is an unfortunate misconception that is often deeply embedded and certainly not always the case. While it can be incredibly intense it...Effacement, the thinning of the cervix
SROM
SROM stands for “spontaneous release of membranes.” Unlike the movies, this only happens about 10% of the time before labor has begun. Some women may experience it as a “pop” followed by an obvious gush of fluid. Others may experience a slight trickling of fluid...