Pretty Pushers blog — labor

Yesterday on our dear friend Birth Without Fear's blog she shared a story of one of our own, a Pretty Pushers Mama! This is the story of our dear friend, Lisa Berger, President of Cranial Cradle. 

She relives her emotional, truly dramatic story as she tells us of her house being robbed, car stolen, having an emergency c-section, an emergency scar eruption, and a move to New York City all within a matter of days. In the end she is nothing but grateful for her wonderful baby and family!

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Watch how strong this beautiful momma is during her waterbirth! She was determined to get her VBAC and her loving family was there to support her. 

Isn't this amazing? Thank you Birthing Tree for sharing.

#ownyourlabor

Our Cap Sleeve Transition Gown was recently reviewed on the Ruby Stilettos Blog by Christina Maki. Christina writes about all things from breastfeeding, baby wearing, and bed sharing to natural births, baby products and the like.  

In her review, she mentions the importance of choice in creating a positive birthing experience.  Having control of even the smallest aspect of your labor can have an impact! See what she says below:

"One of the most important things in creating a positive birth experience is having choices. It may seem like a little thing to bring your own delivery...

Nestled in the iconic Soho neighborhood of NYC is a tranquil 2nd floor hideaway for pregnant bellies, backs, and feet.  Maternal Massage and More was opened by 

Janet Markovits as a professional upgrade to the typical preggo back rub you may find at other spas.  

"Unless they focus on Prenatal care, many spas won't even touch a pregnant woman in her 1st trimester," says Janet, who finds that her clientele most commonly come to her with back and hip pain during all three trimesters of pregnancy.  

Therapeutic massage during...