In labor, fear (and the stress that is created as a result) can produce hormones called catecholamines, that can interfere with labor. Think about it: when you're afraid, you're tense. When you're tense, things hurt more. Then, you become afraid of the pain which leads you into the Fear, Tension, Pain cycle.

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESNovember 23, 2016Fort Worth Doula Associateschildbirth education, pain during labor, pain relief, fear of labor, Your Best Birth Class

Afraid to Poop- Confessions of a New Mom

Scene: I was a brand new mom. A few days before, I had pushed out a nearly 10 pound baby OUT OF MY VAGINA. I had God knows how many stitches from an episiotomy. And now, I had to... poop.

Barbara Davis CD-Labor, CBE, PESOctober 26, 2016Fort Worth Doula Associatespostpartum, new baby, episiotomy, childbirth education

What is Your Best Birth Class™?

Your Best Birth Class is about truly preparing for #YourBestBirth- what ever that looks like for YOU.

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