Susan Martin
Bradley Method Classes: A Commitment to Yourself
Goodbye Summer. Hello Fall! This time of year can elicit cheers of joy or groans of misery. Why? It’s back to school season, whether the...
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Susan Martin
- Aug 20
- 10 min
How to Increase your Chances for a Natural Hospital Birth
Are you wanting a natural birth in the hospital? You can do this - I believe in you! I’ve witnessed lots of mamas realize their desire...
Susan Martin
- Apr 15
- 6 min
Your Baby's First Hour after Birth
Something magical occurs in the moments after birth. When placed on its mother’s body, the newborn baby starts to move through a series...
Susan Martin
- Feb 13
- 7 min
Relationship Tips for New Parents
A seismic shift takes place when we create a family by bringing a new soul to the world. Babies bring joy and purpose to our lives - our...
Susan Martin
- Jan 30
- 7 min
The Bradley Method vs Hypnobirthing Methods
What is the difference between the Bradley Method and one of the hypnosis-based birth classes, like Hypnobabies or Hypnobirthing? This is...
Susan Martin
- Jan 17
- 5 min
All About the Bradley Method
Taking a childbirth class is a common rite of passage for expectant parents today; there are a variety of types and methods to choose...
Susan Martin
- May 2, 2023
- 7 min
What is a Doula?
Have you come across suggestions to consider hiring a doula for your upcoming birth? Are you wondering who exactly is this person and...
Susan Martin
- Mar 7, 2023
- 4 min
7 Ways the Bradley Method is Unique
Your world suddenly turns on its axis when you’re pregnant. Navigating new terrain, you want to get the best information and naturally...
Susan Martin
- Feb 2, 2023
- 6 min
Does having a baby change your relationship with your partner?
Pregnancy initiates major change - from your morphing body and growing belly to the type of Google searches and purchases you now make....
Susan Martin
- Nov 3, 2022
- 6 min
What's the Difference Between A Doula and a Midwife?
As soon as you see those two pink lines on your pregnancy test, you have entered a whole new world. As you scroll through Google and...
Susan Martin
- Sep 23, 2022
- 6 min
Should You Take A Childbirth Class?
Pregnancy can be a time of wonder. The growth of a baby inside a woman’s body is astoundingly miraculous and we know so much more about...
Susan Martin
- Aug 20, 2022
- 7 min
What You Need to Know When You Can't Breastfeed
August can be a tough month for new moms who can’t breastfeed. Social media will be awash in pro-breastfeeding campaigns celebrating and...
Susan Martin
- Jul 1, 2022
- 4 min
Quinoa Walnut Wholegrain Muffins
Sometimes you just want to bite into something good! Most of us are attracted to bakery goods – they have a wonderful mouth feel and can...
Susan Martin
- Feb 7, 2022
- 1 min
A Natural Hospital Birth
Listening to positive birth stories is a great way to gain confidence as a pregnant mama anticipating giving birth. Here, Sarah shares...
Susan Martin
- Feb 4, 2022
- 8 min
Common Parenting Advice That Can Hijack Breastfeeding
As a new mama, you are picking your way through an avalanche of parenting tips and cultural mothering norms. It's hard. I find mamas who...
Susan Martin
- Sep 30, 2021
- 6 min
Pain in Childbirth - Could it Have a Purpose?
Childbirth has a reputation that precedes itself as one of the most painful experiences a woman can ever have. Horror stories about birth...
Susan Martin
- Apr 9, 2021
- 7 min
Is Natural Childbirth Really the Goal?
As a Bradley teacher, the families who seek my classes often have the goal of a natural birth. This is a beautiful intention for the...
Susan Martin
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Yogurt Custard Pie
Looking for a high protein, nutrient dense tasty treat? Something that could be a snack, a dessert, or even breakfast? Look no further...
Susan Martin
- Feb 17, 2021
- 8 min
My Thoughts on the Loss of the UCLA Midwives
I try not to be cynical. Or feel overly despondent at the forces that loom in our midst so much larger than any single individual which...
Susan Martin
- Jun 4, 2020
- 4 min
Creating Calm During Tough Times
It’s been a tough few months. There has been a lot of upheaval. Life has changed all around us and challenged us in many ways. COVID-19...
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