On this night Mary was in labor… (of course there is question if this is actually Jesus’ birthday, but for the sake of making life easy, I am considering this as his day of birth.)
I wonder.. what Mary did while in labor. Did she pace back and forth in the barn? Did Joseph hold her hand? Was he freaking out, as new Dads might do?
Was Mary frightened? Not only did she have labor and birth…. but she wasbirthing the baby was was to save us. She knew his time here could be limited.. yet she still carried on.
Did Mary fear the contractions, or accept them as they came? How long was her labor? How long did she push? What did they tied the cord off with, where did they put the placenta?
We get so caught up in gifts, and shopping, traveling and weather. We forget that on this day, so very many years ago, a young woman labored with her husband in a barn. She birthed a beautiful baby boy, and a family was born. Such an amazing thing she did. And it is something every woman is capable of. We just need to have faith, just as Mary did… Faith in ourselves, faith in our bodies. With faith, no matter what your beliefs are, anything is possible!
Merry Christmas everyone! And Happy Birthday Jesus!

I just made up my families Christmas Newsletter… and it made me think..I should make a newsletter for PBDS! So now I need to think about this… What I would want to include.. should it be paperless(tgus “green”) or o I send it out as an advertisment tool?
Lots of thoughts…. What are your thoughts? Give me some ideas!

I am looking to book CBE clients.
I cater my classes to your needs.
-You learn about the birth process.
-What to expect at your birth place
-what to expect, should you need a c section
-how to stay relaxed
-breastfeeding basics
-basic new born care

I can come to your location, or we can meet someplace else. I am happy to fit the classes around your schedule. Please call to book your class now!!

I am looking to book clients for 2010!! If you are looking for birth support, please contact me.
Do not forget about any of my classes! If you are interested in any of my classes, please contact me. I offer:
-birth plan prep
-new born care
-breastfeeding
-babywearing
-cloth diapering

http://drmomma.blogspot.com/2009/12/c-sections-cause-infertility-emotional.html

http://www.askdrsears.com/html/1/t012000.asp

Today I had the honor to attend a beautiful birth. Anya was born at 12:13 pm. Her mom was induced and fought hard for her beautiful birth. Welcome to the world Anya!!! I can not wait to see what you can do!!

This is a great Sesame Street Clip!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3DWRhfNm4c&feature=player_embedded

The EmPoWeReD Birth leadership is concerned about this ban on children across the board. So we are arranging rallies at 3 local hospitals–Easton Hospital, St. Luke’s Bethlehem, and Lehigh Valley Hospital. To read more about why we are taking this action, please go read a full statement at
http://www.facebook.com/jennriedy?v=app_2347471856&ref=profile#/note.php?note_id=185810323687

2010 still seems so far away, and yet I am already booking for Jan. 2010! So if you are pregnant and thinking of having a doula at your birth, drop me an email! I am looking for clients for Jan and on!
If you think you may need post partum help, I am taking on a limited number of post partum clients each month.
If you have interest in any classes I have to offer, let me know! I LOVE giving discounts. The more classes you take, the bigger the discount you get.
Also, don’t forget I offer a military discount!
Contact me for more info!