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In Their Own Words: Tanya...Part 1
Posted on August 15, 2016 at 12:39 PM |
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"In Their Own
Words" is a blog series we share to bring you "real life"
experiences from other mothers and their families. Would you like to
share your story? Please email me at [email protected] to get
started. As a mother to two girls I feel even more of a responsibility to normalize breastfeeding. My amazing mother did that for me and I am forever grateful. I grew up knowing that breastfeeding was a wonderful way to nourish and bond with your baby. From the moment I knew I wanted to be a mom, I knew I would breastfeed. So imagine my surprise when I have my first daughter and suddenly I felt an overwhelming embarrassment to nurse in public…WITH A NURSING COVER even. There was many a time I went to nurse her in my car or even nursed her in a store bathroom (not my finest hour)!!! To this day I am not even sure where this feeling came from because I was never the victim of shaming from another person while breastfeeding. I imagine it all comes from society’s perception of breastfeeding. Thankfully, I had joined Mercy Gilbert’s breastfeeding group and slowly my embarrassment began to turn into pride. By the time I finished Krystyna and Bruss’ Bradley Class in the Spring of 2013, I felt like a superhero of sorts for all the amazing benefits I had provided for my daughter and was going to give my new baby. I went from not wanting anyone to see me breastfeed with my first daughter (the only picture I have is from the hospital), to embracing the wonderful bond breastfeeding brings and doing so in pictures.
Today I have been breastfeeding or pregnant (or breastfeeding while pregnant) for 5 ½ years. My greatest accomplishment so far is seeing my daughters “nurse” their babies. It shows me that I have been that role model for them to show them that breastfeeding is normal and beautiful and even difficult at times. When my 5-year-old daughter tells me how she needs to nurse her 2-year-old doll or my 3-year-old daughter says “I nurse my baby, mama!” that is simply music to my ears. I started out my nursing journey hoping I could make it to one year and hoping I wouldn’t offend anybody if I had to nurse in public. Now, I have proudly nursed one child to 22 months, another to 3 years and am currently nursing my almost 15-month old son until our nursing journey comes to an end. Furthermore, I nurse in public wherever I need to, sometimes with a cover, sometimes without; and sometimes while baby-wearing. My hope is that I not only provide my daughters and son with a positive view of breastfeeding, but also inspire a new mom to feel like she is a superhero of sorts when breastfeeding; because it is hard, it is exhausting, it is amazing, it is powerful, it is rewarding, it is blissful, it is depressing, it is courageous, it is painful, it is empowering, but most importantly, it requires a village in order to be successful. Whether it be family members (I am so lucky that my parents and in-laws where both a tremendous help), a group or class (both life savers for me), a friend, relative, doctor….it takes a village to make breastfeeding successful. And I am forever grateful for the confidence my village gave me. Thank you to Tanya for sharing her breastfeeding journey today <3 I hope it has touched you and inspired you in some way, and that you will take heart and courage in your own breastfeeding journey. UPCOMING EVENTS Phoenix La Leche League: Live, Latch, Love As part of the LLL area conference August 26th, 5-7 PM Embassy Suites Biltmore La Leche League Conference August 26-28, 2016 Embassy Suites Biltmore Register Here: www.lllofaz.org/area-conference Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information
provided. This blog and video contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this
video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method®
or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Mommy Con: January from Birth Without Fear
Posted on October 10, 2013 at 6:33 AM |
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Cassandra and I were part of the "media" contingent at MommyCon LA Babywearing World Record Event on Sunday, October 6, 2013. We had such a wonderful time walking the floor, meeting vendors and being inspired by the wonderful speakers as we looked and listened to bring all the happenings back to you. See the bottom of this posts for links to more of the activity! At 2:00 pm, the third person to take the stage on Sunday was January Harshe, founder of Birth Without Fear, sponsored by Nüroo. She started a facebook page with a simple message - that birth does not have to be scary, and that we have choices. That message has resonated and grown into an incredible community that is active on-line 24/7. Here are the notes I took as she delivered her message on Sunday: Choices – you do have a choice when it comes to birth. With her fourth child, she decided to have complete faith in her body. We are indoctrinated with unrealistic images of birth in the media – either it’s completely zen calm and peaceful (my note: and in the middle of nowhere somewhere beautiful), or it’s a major emergency when mother and baby need to have a life-saving operation. There is a choice not to cut – you can choose to birth via cesarean or vaginally – you can choose to breastfeed or pump or to give formula. The days when the OB told a mom what to do and how it’s going to go – that is changing. She's striving to make them numbered. January wants to tell as many women as possible that they have a choice: My body It’s up to me how I birth What is another mom going through? How does she need to heal? “This is my vagina – if I want to have a baby out of it – it’s my choice.” If you can’t find someone to support your choice – do more than sit online and complain. Start acting as a consumer – demand change. I heard a paradigm shift in her presentation: You hire your care provider to do a service. Find someone to do the job you want them to do. If they don’t listen, respect your choice, then you know it’s time to hire someone else. The last thing you want is to go home with a new baby and the trauma from a bad birth experience. Your care provider doesn’t have to live with your birth – you do. If there were no moms birthing in the hospitals any more, they would be quick to change their policies! We need to take the power back for ourselves – our daughters – our granddaughters. The feeling of “I rocked this birth – I can do anything” should not be rare and exclusive. We need to go into birth feeling supported and empowered. How we birth affects our postpartum experience. If you have postpartum depression, and you always feel like you are going to cry – Cry. It’s okay – you are still a good mom. (melt – I love this woman’s message!!) After a VBAC with her third child, within 15 minutes her care provider started tearing apart her birth and her choices and deflated her "VBAC high". The care provider was callous and careless, and her postpartum experience left her questioning herself. With her fourth child, she decided to get “in the zone”. She and her husband made their choice about how they were going to birth. If anyone came into “the zone” with negative energy, she punched them out (jabs at the air with a couple of side punches to the great delight of the audience) and went back into her “zone”. She birthed her baby without any drama, complications, and she had her family around her after the baby was born. They welcomed their new child together. Her postpartum experience was very different – down to the breastfeeding relationship. In talking with midwives at The Farm, they do not have any incidence of postpartum depression. One of the midwives stated that she thinks PPD is a symptom of nuclear family living in isolation. In communal living, women support and help each other; when they see a need, they take care of it. In nuclear family living, women are isolated and alone. It is seen as weakness to need help. January believes that we need other women. We need to cry and celebrate together, be okay with doing each other’s dishes, bringing meals, letting mamas take a shower. We need to support each other with no judgement and help each other with love. Empower birth. Support the postpartum period. My note…even more kudos to this woman for being there for the mamas at Mommy Con. She has her own conference coming up this weekend – not even a mention or a peep about it when she had the perfect platform for self-promotion. Truly she is a woman who is changing the world, one interaction at a time. Want more Mommy Con scoop?? HEREare my notes from Dr. Robert Sears - He talked about vaccinations during
pregnancy, postpartum, and for infants. HERE are the notes from Jessica Martin-Weber of The Leaky
[email protected]@b - Her talk was about parenting and being confident in our choices. HERE are the notes from Abby Theuring of The Badass
Breastfeeder - Her talk was about empowering breastfeeding as a society HERE is a link to our tour of the convention floor. HERE is a link to the Babywearing Fashion Show. HERE is a link to pictures of the Babywearing World Record.
Please leave us a comment - it will be moderated and posted. The material included on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Bébé Concierge: J'aime la vie by Victoria Antoinette
Posted on May 3, 2013 at 5:02 AM |
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Here is a neat business I would like to introduce you to – baby concierge is an emerging industry that is of particular interest to our students and readers. Stephanie Antoinette is the Founder & M.O.M. (Master of Multitasking) at J’aime la vie by Victoria Antoinette Mommy & Bébé Concierge. She is like a wedding planner, except for all things mom and bébé! SPB: How did you find your way into the baby concierge service? JLV: There were a couple of different things that brought this business concept to
fruition. One being that Arizona is a very transient state; I actually came
from Minnesota myself about 6 years ago. So when I was pregnant with my last
baby (3 years ago) I really had no idea where to go for furniture, nannies,
photographers, doulas, etc. There was a lot of wasted money and time on my
end going through the trial an error of this. The second part was that I was
working mom who really just didn't have the time to research all of this, do
all the interviews, and plan things like baby showers, birthday parties, etc. I
really felt that there should be a local "baby planner" just as their
are wedding planners! This is a major and ongoing event in our lives! So I left
that corporate position and created a premiere one-stop shop for all mommy and
baby needs! SPB: How does the service work, and what kinds of services do you provide? JLV: I provide package and A La Carte options so that I can fit
various budgets and needs! I help moms with finding the right
nannies, doulas, photographers, and more. I also do custom baby registry
and birth plans, along with nursery stocking and organization! Then I do the
custom party planning, which is anything from baby showers, gender reveals,
religious ceremonies, birthday parties (any age), graduation parties and so
much more! SPB: Can you tell me a little about your favorite packages and their special
features? JLV: All of my packages are great and you can customize it to fit any needs. One of
the most popular is Vous attendez un bébé!- $150
(So you are having a baby!) This is where we will create a tummy
timeline, create a custom baby registry and create your birth plan. So many new
and veteran moms are not sure what to expect, what to do when, how this baby
will change their lives. I help take the worry out of this process so it
doesn't become a source of stress for the family. SPB: How will a mom know which package is right for their family? JLV: I offer a free over the phone consult where we generally decide where to start,
and we can always add on as we go! SPB: How did you find the vendors that you work with? JLV: Years of trial and error at my own expense and time! I also belong to some
great organizations where I am surrounded with the Phoenix Valley's top vendors! I have
done the research for you! SPB: What are the benefits of using a baby concierge? JLV: If you are a new mom, I really guide you on anything from the right products,
how to maximize your budget, and the get the right resources you need! For
veteran moms like myself this is also a benefit: I work with you on how to
transition the new baby with your family, I can get you the right childcare you
need, and with each child products are constantly changing... you want to know
what is best now!
For all moms my event planning services are a HUGE plus! Planning parties is my true passion; those
who are close to me know I am a list maker! Organization, party flow, good food
and fresh flowers are key to any successful event! My personal tastes for decor
flow anywhere from modern, to shabby chic, to over-the-top! Planning events is
so much more fun then decorating your home because you can adjust it to your
mood, theme and guests! I think outside the box, and work with any budget to
create unique events!
As mothers we often spend our time putting together these events for important
milestones in our children's lives, yet we barely have the time to stop and
enjoy it with them! I make this possible…that it in itself is priceless. SPB: When would someone want to hire you as a baby concierge? JLV: As soon as they begin to feel like they need help! I have 13 years experience as a mother myself, I know what it is like to be
pregnant, worried, uncomfortable and stressed! I have been through 2 births and
about to experience my third, birth can be the most incredible and terrifying
experience all at once! I know what it is like to have minimal sleep and still
need to work a full time job! I know how personal it is to find the right
people to help you take care of your children, and how much it means to execute
the perfect party for your kids! I also have the corporate experience to execute
all of this properly. I am the best of
both worlds for moms! SPB: Are there any other thoughts you want to share with our readers? JLV: Let me take the worry out of preparing for baby. For a quote on custom event
planning or any of my services, please contact me!
Here are the different ways to connect with Stephanie Antoinette:
Phone- 480-717-2795
Website- www.JLVbebeconcierge.com
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Disclaimer: It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Planning Your VBAC – Where to Begin
Posted on April 2, 2013 at 4:02 PM |
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While a cesarean birth can be life saving and necessary, and we are so grateful for the technology when our students need this intervention, we encourage you to know the difference between a variation and complication. Is Mom okay? Is Baby okay? If yes to both questions, asking for time can spare both Mom and Baby from an "unnecesarean". The current cesarean rate in the US is around 32-33%, so our wish at Sweet Pea Births is that by raising awareness, only the necessary cesareans are performed, and that over time we see our national cesarean rate back down to at or under 15%. If a VBAC is not an option you want to explore, I encourage you to explore the ideas and additional readings HERE to learn more about a family-centered cesarean that may be a gentler experience for both mother and baby. With time and planning with your care provider, these are possible and a beautiful option for families that want and/or need a repeat cesarean. On to the topic: Where do you begin if you want to plan for a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean? These notes are from an ICAN meeting presented by ICAN of Phoenix chapter leaders Stephanie Stanley and Jessica Franks on January 23, 2013, hence they get the author by-line on this one. Thank you, ladies, for your constant support of the cesarean community in the Phoenix area. Here are the steps that Stephanie and Jessica identified in hindsight of their VBAC journeys. Step 1: Find a supportive care provider Your options for finding a supportive care provider in Arizona include an obstetrician in a hospital setting, a Certified Nurse-Midwife in a hospital setting, and Naturopathic Doctor who also holds a Certified Professional Midwife license in a home setting. In addition, you an interview at Women’s Birth and Wellness Center in Mesa, Arizona, to see if you are a candidate for a VBAC at their birth center. If you are in the Phoenix area, you can check the ICAN Phoenix provider list HERE to see which care providers have been supportive as per first-hand experience from VBAC mothers. Step 2: How do I know if someone is truly supportive? The only way to really know if a care provider is going to go along with your choice for a trial of labor that you hope is going to lead to a vaginal birth is the interview them. Schedule an appointment with them and meet them face-to-face. Here are some questions you can ask – you want to keep them open-ended so that you hear their spontaneous answer.
Step 3: Be Healthy, Starting NowYour nutrition is vital to your health, your pregnancy, your baby and your birth. Maintain a healthy diet and exercise on a regular basis.
Krystyna’s note: A comprehensive
childbirth education class, like The Bradley Method®, prepares mothers over the
course of the twelve week series to eat well to build a strong body and a
strong baby, and we have a pregnancy exercise program that builds stamina as
well as the three major muscle groups that support pregnancy and labor: Back,
Belly, and Bottom. Step 4: Mental Health Your mental health plays a significant role in your pregnancy and birth. A childbirth preparation course can educate you on the course of labor so that there are *less* surprises – all labors have an unknown factor and you can’t be “completely” prepared.
Krystyna's Note: The Bradley Method® is fabulous as a comprehensive preparation course. You can click HERE to see what is taught through the course of the 12-week series. However, we do not do anything in-depth to address any past birth trauma or fears that you may be bringing to the birth space. If you are interested in The Bradley Method®, please contact me to discuss some additional resources I recommend for VBAC couples enrolled in our course. Step 6: Plan To Hire A DoulaDoulas are an essential part of your birth plan. A doula is a woman whose only role is to support a family through their labor, birth and the choices they want for their birth. They may offer ideas for labor positions, moral support and hands-on help, among other things. Typically people hire their doula between 24-30 weeks. There is no “right time” to hire a doula, so even if you are earlier or later than this window, you can make phone calls and find the right person to support you and your partner through your birth experience. Some insurance companies cover the doula fee, so call them and ask! Step 7: Get Family SupportThe support of the people closet in regards to your decision to VBAC is very important.
Krystyna’s Note: My favorite line of conversation I have heard at an ICAN meeting, and that I know share with our students in regards to birth choices is this: “I have taken the time to educate myself and make the right choice for our family. Do you really think that I would make a choice to intentionally harm myself, or our child? If we cannot come to an understanding, or at least agree to disagree, this topic is off the table and no longer up for discussion.” Step 8: Educate Yourself Knowing the facts about VBAC will give you more confidence in your decision, as well as prepare you to educate those who may question the safety of your decision.
Step 9: From a Birth Plan A birth plan is a great way to organize and prepare your goals. It is a tool to help you articulate the vision you have for this birth. Birth plans are typically written around 30 weeks, but there is no “right time” to write a birth plan.
Step 10: Breathe It will be okay! Your body knows how to have babies. In the swirl of activity, remind yourself to relax and enjoy your pregnancy! Krystyna’s Note: However this birth is going to go, your body is still in the midst of the miracle of creating an entirely new human being over the course of the pregnancy. You are an amazing, creative goddess – enjoy the glow and revel in your growing baby bump! Are you planning/have you had a VBAC? What is/was been important to you? Please leave us a comment - it will be moderated and posted. *I think* that the amount of traffic you so generously generate has led to a lot of spam posting. In an effort to keep the spam to a minimum, I am taking the time to moderate comments now LINK LIST Family-centered Cesarean http://blog.ican-online.org/2012/04/14/the-family-centered-cesarean/ ICAN of Phoenix Provider List http://icanofphoenix.weebly.com/valley-resources.html Bradley Method Course Outline http://www.bradleybirth.com/krystynabowman?Page=5 Disclaimer: The material included on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |
Bradley™ Classes and The Next Baby
Posted on September 4, 2012 at 11:34 AM |
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