Susan MartinApr 97 minIs 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 MartinFeb 252 minYogurt Custard PieLooking for a high protein, nutrient dense tasty treat? Something that could be a snack, a dessert, or even breakfast? Look no further...
Susan MartinFeb 187 minMy Thoughts on the Loss of the UCLA MidwivesUpdate 3/1/21: Good news that this decision has been reversed and my class couple have been reinstated into the midwives care. Woot,...
Susan MartinJun 4, 20204 minCreating Calm During Tough TimesIt’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...
Susan MartinDec 11, 20194 minFour Mantras for ParentingDuring my second pregnancy I used a phrase I found attributed to Tich Naht Hanh as a mantra for my relaxation practice (I call these...
Susan MartinSep 3, 20195 minBreastfeeding Success Begins Before BirthSome pregnant mothers worry about how breastfeeding will go. They hear a lot of discouraging stories about how hard it is. This can make...
Susan MartinAug 29, 20194 min"Coach" - What It Really MeansHow would you feel if your partner was absolutely not allowed to be in the hospital with you during your labor and the birth of your...
Susan MartinAug 16, 20194 minThe Only Way Out Is ThroughThe first time my husband and daughters took me out on the John Muir Trail to experience Nevada Falls, they assured me it was the easy...
Susan MartinApr 25, 20192 minCottage Cheese Pancake Recipe - A Solid Protein BreakfastGetting a good solid protein breakfast is important. Pregnant and lactating women and growing children have higher protein needs. A bagel...
Susan MartinMar 13, 20193 minPregnancy - You are the Only One I recently saw If Beale Street Could Talk with a dear friend of mine. There is so much about this film that moved me. The real life...
Susan MartinFeb 19, 20192 minBirth is the BridgeBirth is the bridge that takes you to the other side. It is not the other side itself, but it connects the two. Birth is the space...
Susan MartinFeb 15, 20191 minBreastfeeding - Love in ActionThe act of breastfeeding is the act of loving. Babies understand love through physical interaction - through their experiences....
Susan MartinFeb 13, 20194 minBreakfast Outside the BoxProtein needs increase during pregnancy and lactation. Eating a good breakfast with good protein is a must (and really this is not just...
Susan MartinJan 31, 20197 minHow Did You Choose Your Birth Attendant?If you are wanting a natural childbirth, are you wondering how you are going to make this happen? When I read Natural Childbirth the...
Susan MartinOct 19, 20181 minBirth InspirationArising from the natural forces moving within you during labor, there is a Rainbow. The forces mixed with the light create this. Where...
Susan MartinOct 17, 20186 minDo Yourself a Favor - Take a Live Childbirth ClassThe age of the internet is truly a marvel. Access to the information available online offers each of us an incredible opportunity to be...
