Conscious Birth

Calling all nursing moms!

Be a part of the “nurse-in” at University Village shopping center (in front of the kids’ play area) Monday, Dec 5 at noon. There have been a couple of incidences where nursing moms have been asked to cover up. Public breastfeeding is protected by Washington state law.

Show ‘em what those things are for!

A new study from California State Univeristy, Fullerton is asking for your participation. All you have to do is complete a short survey, which is found at the link below.

The study is approved by the CSUF Internal Review Board (IRB #
HS-11-0190). The survey is completely voluntary and anonymous, and no
compensation is made for participation. This research will help
scientists understand the role of pregnancy, childbirth, and lactation
on women’s sexuality, including sexual desires, behaviors, and
attitudes. The survey should take approximately 20-40 minutes to
complete (depending on the woman’s reproductive, relationship, and
sexual history). The survey can be found at the following link:

https://fulertonhumsoc.us.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5zkiLc0DU15YTpq

Thank you for your participation!

Happy National Midwifery Week! I am reminded of the work midwives do to bring babies into the world, to support moms and families in their birth choices, and to normalize birth and breastfeeding in a country that doesn’t always think these things are normal.

I went to a fun run in Seattle today to celebrate National Midwifery Week. The park was filled with midwives, moms, dads, kids and babies who want to see more midwives catch more babies. I felt lots of love and community as I walked my 3 miles. Made me proud to be a midwife.

Have you hugged your midwife lately?

Pregnancy is a time of changes. Not only does a woman’s body change,her relationships change, and her status in the world changes. She is about to be a MOTHER. This can be a lot for any woman to face, but especially for teens. Teen moms often need more support and education around their pregnancy than most.

I have just found a new website that provides some great information geared towards teen moms: http://www.onlineclassesforcollege.org/top-50-blogs-for-teen-parents
Please pass it on to any young moms-to-be you may know.

Exciting news! My book, I Can Breastfeed, is being considered for the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Book of the Year Award. Each year, the ACNM awards a book written by a midwife. I’m so flattered that my book has been so well received by my peers.

Part self help guide, part nursing companion, I Can Breastfeed offers a new way to prepare for the arrival of a baby. Moms learn to use visualization and affirmations to build confidence and foster a successful breastfeeding relationship with their babies. Inside I Can Breastfeed, there are 10 visualization exercises and over 40 affirmations to motivate moms to believe that breast is the normal and best way to feed their babies.

“The most positive and inspiring book on breastfeeding yet!” says Michelle Grandy, CNM, Midwifery Practice Manager at the University of Washington Medical Center.

I Can Breastfeed provides women the confidence needed for success in all areas of breastfeeding, including: what to expect in the first 2 weeks of baby’s life, getting baby latched on to breast, how to avoid common breastfeeding problems, and going back to work.

Feel free to check it out and be the next one on your block to own a copy! http://kristinacnm.com/Products.htm