Stations in Labor

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Singing to The Baby by Penny Simkin

Such a beautiful video about singing to baby while in utero. There is some birth nudity, breasts, but a sweet example of what it looks like after birth. My favorite part of this video is when the big sister, who is a toddler, sings to her sibling. Although the father singing Happy Birthday in Spanish is a close second!



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Corona Regional Hospital is AWESOME!

 

As a Doula I have worked in good number of hospitals-

• Rancho Springs Medical Center
• Palomar Medical Center
• Fallbrook Hospital
• Riverside County Hospital
• Riverside Community Hospital
• Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital

And now add to the list Corona Regional Hospital- my new FAVORITE!!  As far as hospitals go Corona Regional has knocked the socks off all the rest! I recently had the opportunity to support a couple at this great hospital.  For so many reasons, it was AMAZING!  From the moment that we arrived the nurses were kind and patient.  They honestly seemed happy to see us. Throughout the rest of the labor they continued to be very accommodating to all of our needs. In a hospital environment the nurses make all the difference. I actually was really looking forward to this birth because I took a yearlong Lactation class with several nurses from Corona Regional. Sadly none of them worked while I was there but I made a couple new nurse friends that I look forward to working with again!! 

The hospital is a little older but what it lacks in fanciness it makes up in quality maternity care.

Another great thing about Corona Regional Hospital is that it is an accredited Baby Friendly hospital. It is one out of only 164 hospitals in the whole United States to earn this award! I watched them up hold all of the Ten Standards required.

Click here to learn more about Baby Friendly Hospitals.

Check out Corona Regional Hospital and see if it will fit your birth needs. They offer free Maternity walk-through tours:

Wednesdays (two per month) from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. and

Saturday (one per month) from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. 

Reservations are required. Call 951-808-6721 to schedule a tour.

Note: I was in no way paid or compensated for writing this. I just feel that praise needs to be given when it is earned. 

Photo credit given to : "Mother And Her Newborn Baby" by David Castillo Dominici

Midwife or Obstetrician?

As Joy of The Joy of This said, there is no wrong answer here.  It all depends on what you prefer.  Here in the Temecula/Murrieta Valley we have some great options in addition to the traditional OB-GYN.




Be sure to bop on over to The Joy of This for some more amazing posts. Thank you Joy for sharing!

Health, Fitness and Me: How to Prevent Constipation with Foods

The writers over at Heath, Fitness and Me shared this great graphic about foods that will help us stay regular. Such a great reminder for expectant and new moms. Thank you!!
"Health,Fitness and Me: How to Prevent Constipation with Foods:     Fiber rich foods are helpful in relieving constipation some act as laxatives and foods with high potassium helps control blood pressure."

Iron during pregnancy

Taking our iron pills during pregnancy is the absolute pits. If we are already fighting morning sickness this lovely little black pill can send us right back into the bathroom. Or the possible constipation? Ugh. So what is the big deal with iron?
"Iron is an essential mineral used to transport oxygen to all parts of the body. A slight deficiency in iron causes anemia (fatigue/weakness)"
"While iron is better absorbed from heme (meat) sources, non-heme (plant) iron is better regulated causing less damage to the body. The current recommended daily allowance for iron is 18 milligrams (mg)."

On a personal level, my family's dietary goal is to consume a produce based, whole food diet. When there isn't time to explain our eating habits we usually just say that we are mostly vegan. Finding all of the different resources for iron has been important for us as we have made this change. As a mother of four awesome kids I need all the energy I can get!!

Follow this link Top 10 Foods Highest in Iron

When trying to up our iron intake it is important to make the most of the foods that we are eating by:  

• Pairing foods high in vitamin c and beta carotene with heme and nonheme iron foods 
• Consuming heme iron at the same time as nonheme 
• Avoiding foods high in tannis, calcium, polyphenols and phytates. 
• Avoid milk and antacids when consuming iron rich foods
• Avoid high fiber foods such as whole grains, raw vegetables and bran (Eat these in a different meal to help keep you regular)
• Avoid caffeine 

When taking supplements: 

• Take an hour after consuming foods. The more empty your stomach the better. (This is a hard one!) 
• Avoid consuming the same foods as you do when eating iron rich foods
• Consider a liquid iron supplement mixed with a fruit juice sipped through a straw. 
• Learn about the different types of supplements because they are not all created equal. Anemia.org has some great information. 

The Office of Dietary Supplements says," Meat proteins and vitamin C will improve the absorption of nonheme iron. Tannins (found in tea), calcium, polyphenols, and phytates (found in legumes and whole grains) can decrease absorption of nonheme iron. Some proteins found in soybeans also inhibit nonheme iron absorption. It is most important to include foods that enhance nonheme iron absorption when daily iron intake is less than recommended, when iron losses are high (which may occur with heavy menstrual losses), when iron requirements are high (as in pregnancy), and when only vegetarian nonheme sources of iron are consumed" Link to article 

Credit for pictures and info given to:
 HealthAliciousNess .com
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