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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
Dec 11, 20194 min read


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
Sep 2, 20195 min read


"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
Aug 28, 20194 min read



Susan Martin
Aug 16, 20194 min read


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
Apr 25, 20192 min read


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
Mar 12, 20193 min read


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 19, 20192 min read


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
Feb 13, 20194 min read


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...

Susan Martin
Jan 31, 20197 min read


Birth Inspiration
Arising from the natural forces moving within you during labor, there is a Rainbow. The forces mixed with the light create this. Where...

Susan Martin
Oct 19, 20181 min read


Do Yourself a Favor - Take a Live Childbirth Class
The age of the internet is truly a marvel. Access to the information available online offers each of us an incredible opportunity to be...

Susan Martin
Oct 17, 20186 min read


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Susan Martin
Oct 11, 20181 min read


Continuity of Care: Are You Getting It? Part III - Midwives at Home or Birth Center
What helps a mama to feel at ease during her pregnancy, during labor and birth, and after her baby is born? Yep, it is continuity of...

Susan Martin
Oct 11, 20186 min read


Continuity of Care: Are You Getting It? Part II - CNM's in the Hospital
All mamas want continuity of care. This is hard-wired as an expectation in women. Once you have chosen a medical care provider, it’s...

Susan Martin
Oct 3, 20186 min read


Continuity of Care: Are You Getting It? Part I - OB's
I teach a 12-week childbirth education course. Yep, that’s three whole months. Most mamas are well into their second trimester or in...

Susan Martin
Sep 24, 20185 min read


Freedom and Birth
Happy 4th of July, dear reader! Today is the day we celebrate the birth of our country, the United States of America. We honor our...

Susan Martin
Jul 4, 20185 min read


Every Teacher Is Different
I started taking Kundalini yoga about six months ago. I’d been longing to attend for awhile, but kept letting my (very long list of)...

Susan Martin
Jun 12, 20183 min read


Bradley Classes - A Sound Long-term Investment
I just had a very happy discovery - scrolling through my Facebook feed I found out that one of the families I had worked with during my...

Susan Martin
May 25, 20184 min read


Why I Teach the Bradley Method
Teaching Bradley® was not a given. I felt a longing to teach childbirth classes after the birth of my second child. And I had always had...

Susan Martin
May 15, 20187 min read
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