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...
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Susan Martin
- Aug 20
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 7 min
My Thoughts on the Loss of the UCLA Midwives
Update 3/1/21: Good news that this decision has been reversed and my class couple have been reinstated into the midwives care. Woot,...
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...
Susan Martin
- Dec 11, 2019
- 4 min
Four Mantras for Parenting
During 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 Martin
- Sep 2, 2019
- 5 min
Breastfeeding Success Begins Before Birth
Some pregnant mothers worry about how breastfeeding will go. They hear a lot of discouraging stories about how hard it is. This can make...
Susan Martin
- Aug 28, 2019
- 4 min
"Coach" - What It Really Means
How 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 Martin
- Apr 25, 2019
- 2 min
Cottage Cheese Pancake Recipe - A Solid Protein Breakfast
Getting a good solid protein breakfast is important. Pregnant and lactating women and growing children have higher protein needs. A bagel...
Susan Martin
- Mar 12, 2019
- 3 min
Pregnancy - 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 Martin
- Feb 19, 2019
- 2 min
Birth is the Bridge
Birth 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 Martin
- Feb 14, 2019
- 1 min
Breastfeeding - Love in Action
The act of breastfeeding is the act of loving. Babies understand love through physical interaction - through their experiences....
Susan Martin
- Feb 13, 2019
- 4 min
Breakfast Outside the Box
Protein needs increase during pregnancy and lactation. Eating a good breakfast with good protein is a must (and really this is not just...
Susan Martin
- Jan 31, 2019
- 7 min
How 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...