by ‘That Gates Woman’ at BirthBasics.org 1. She is credentialed. This professional not only values understanding the evidence-based and empirical knowledge related to the birthing woman and family but she also works to perfect how to best share that information with her clients. 2. She creates and works from behavioral objectives. Her birth class is designed from the …
Doula – Is This You?
I was attending my first ICEA International conference when I first heard the word Doula. Having just passed the ICEA Childbirth Educator exam, I was celebrating my new status as an ICCE and soaking up the presence of so many other educators with a similar passion for birth. Childbirth Educator was my profession. But there were unmistakable clues that more …
Strolling with Baby to Be
Fall is here and the cooler weather makes the outdoors more comfortable for pregnant moms. Even though most moms receive a new stroller at a baby shower there is no need to wait for baby to be born to enjoy strolling with your baby. You can take your baby on a walk even before the birth. Walking is a great …
The Pain Coping Scale: Penny Simkin’s new tweek to an old tool
Once again, Penny Simkin has created a practical and useful tool for use in the labor room. The Pain Coping Scale evaluates not just pain, as pain is normal in the birth process. The Pain Coping Scale provides a tool of how well a client is coping with her pain. Penny’s series of a two-part blog post ran on Science …
A Positive Pregnancy and Birth
There are so many unknowns when it comes to carrying and birthing a child, especially the first newborn. Is it a boy or a girl? Is the baby healthy? Can I do this? Even family and friends add to the list of variables with their concerns and advice. Nine months can quickly become a roller coaster ride of ups and …
Your First Pregnancy
The news is exciting… you’re pregnant! But with that first positive pregnancy test there are also questions and, maybe, doubts. “Am I eating the right foods?” “Is the baby alright?” “Can I do this?” In years past, women were surrounded by mothers ready to share their many experiences of birth. But in today’s world of diverse career paths, you may …
Basics for the Birthing Family and the Birth Educator
Welcome Birthing Families in the Black Hills Area: BirthBasics offers an Early Pregnancy Class, a 3-Week Birth Series, and a Sibling Class to guide you on your journey to parenting. Schedules and fees are listed here for each class in the Rapid City and Spearfish area. Welcome Birth Educators: BirthBasics provides workshop contact hours for the Professional Childbirth Educator and …