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Monthly Update: Activating Pelvic Function, VBAC Tips, Online Classes, and More!

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In this month’s update: A message from our Founder Gail Tully Advice from Gail on enhancing balance plus pelvic and bladder function Tips for having a VBAC and reducing pain in vaginal birth How you can take an Online, Guided Spinning Babies® Parent Class Announcing our new online course: Resolving Shoulder Dystocia Get the latest […]

Pain Pattern Before Engagement – Monthly Update

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Pain Pattern Before Engagement When labor is active – contractions are strong and frequent – but baby remains high, check to see if baby remains high in the pelvis or is yet above the pelvis. At -3 Station, baby’s head is right at the entrance to the pelvis, the inlet. The provider typically finds this […]

Fear of Childbirth Pain

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Fear of childbirth pain can be an inhibitor to experiencing one’s own body in the process, even if there is curiosity about the experience of childbirth. We’ve talked before, on the blog, about the fear of pain being a reason birth givers may not explore choices in natural birth. Perception of Childbirth Pain The perception […]

Demystifying the Pelvic Floor Class

Last night, 30 women gathered at Blooma with Leslie Howard, Amy Metry and “Ruby” the pelvic floor model to explore the many facets of the female diamond. Soon we were laughing and learning. Here’s some more about Leslie: Leslie Howard Yoga in the News: Fit Yoga Magazine -December 2008 Curve Magazine – “5 Facts About […]

Spinning Babies® Research & References

Research & References Table of Contents Research Spotlight Clinical trial shows Spinning Babies® Reduced Cesarean Rates by up to 48% This clinical trial highlights the effectiveness of Spinning Babies® techniques in reducing cesarean rates, particularly for nulliparous, term, singleton, vaginal (NTSV) births. The results show that after nurses received Spinning Babies® training, the cesarean rate […]

Forward-leaning Inversion advanced tips

  Tips for Forward-leaning Inversion Before doing Forward-leaning Inversion (FLI), warm up your body. The risk of a fall is higher if your shoulders are stiff, or if you move too fast: Do ten shoulder rolls forward and ten shoulder rolls backward. Roll your neck slowly. Have a plan to “walk your hands” down to […]

Scoliosis and Spinning Babies®

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Scoliosis and Pregnancy Scoliosis is a misaligned curvature of the spine. The shoulders or hips may be uneven. Most births aren’t affected in a noticeable way by scoliosis. It doesn’t affect fertility or length of gestation. If the lower spine curves dramatically into the path of the baby, the baby may not be able to […]

Kerrville, TX – Spinning Babies® Workshop w/ Rhea Williams – Dec 14, 2019

Spinning Babies Spinning Babies® Workshop! Understand the role of muscles and ligaments in preparation and progress in childbirth. Effects of posterior, solutions for transverse lie, and labor patterns when baby needs to rotate in the pelvis. Reduce unnecessary cesareans due to lack of progress in labor. Charge your practice with the new paradigm in childbirth by identifying where the baby is so you can: *Align the uterus so baby can curl and enter the pelvis as a small, compact – and more active participant. *Release tight ligaments or muscles which may pull or twist may relieve pelvic pain now or discomfort during birth. *Open the pelvis to let baby move down during the birth process Workshop is open to: Childbirth Educators Doulas Midwives Labor & Delivery Nurses Physicians Any practitioner working with pregnant/ laboring moms (Body Workers) CEU’s: This workshop has been approved for 7 advanced Doula Training contact hours, 7 contact hours. Cost: $185 until Nov 15, then $225 Regular price. Cash at the door $250. Local Host: Marina Hoffman, mhoffman@petersonhealth.com Details: Lunch Break from 12:30-1:30 pm Please bring a pillow. If you have a yoga mat and/or a rebozo please bring those also. We will work in pairs so if you don’t have the above we will put you with someone who does. Babies in arms welcome. Cancellation Policy: 100% if you miss for a birth, if I am contacted by 7am the day of the workshop Email Approved Trainer Rhea Williams, RheaWilliams@SpinningBabies.com About the Trainer: Rhea Williams is a CNM providing care to women in a variety of settings since 2013. She enjoys providing care and support to women with a holistic and integrative approach. She found her path to midwifery through the empowerment she felt during her pregnancies under the care of midwives. Rhea also focuses on nutritional therapy for treating common medical conditions.

Spinning Babies® Workshop! Understand the role of muscles and ligaments in preparation and progress in childbirth. Effects of posterior, solutions for transverse lie, and labor patterns when baby needs to rotate in the pelvis. Reduce unnecessary cesareans due to lack of progress in labor. Charge your practice with the new paradigm in childbirth by identifying […]

Atlanta, GA – Spinning Babies® Workshop w/ Tammy Ryan – Dec 8, 2019

Spinning Babies Join International birth worker, Speaker & Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer Tammy Ryan for a Spinning Babies® Workshop! Understand the role of muscles and ligaments in preparation and progress in childbirth. Effects of posterior, solutions for transverse lie, and labor patterns when baby needs to rotate in the pelvis. Reduce unnecessary cesareans due to lack of progress in labor. Charge your practice with the new paradigm in childbirth by identifying where the baby is so you can: *Align the uterus so baby can curl and enter the pelvis as a small, compact – and more active participant. *Release tight ligaments or muscles which may pull or twist may relieve pelvic pain now or discomfort during birth. *Open the pelvis to let baby move down during the birth process Workshop is open to: Childbirth Educators Doulas Midwives Labor & Delivery Nurses Physicians Any practitioner working with pregnant/laboring people (Body Workers) CEU’s: This workshop has been approved for 7 advanced Doula Training contact hours, 7 contact hours. Local Host: Atlanta Birth Center, admin@atlantabirthcenter.org Details: Lunch Break from 12:30-1:30 pm Please bring a pillow. If you have a yoga mat and/or a rebozo please bring those also. We will work in pairs so if you don’t have the above we will put you with someone who does. Babies in arms welcome. Cancellation Policy: Attendees can request refunds up to 30 days before the event's start date. A $25 administrative fee will be withheld from your refund. Exceptions may be made if you miss due to attending a birth. You must notify the trainer that you are on call at least 30 days before the workshop. If you are called to a birth, email the trainer TammyRyan@SpinningBabies.com before 7am the day of the workshop. Refunds will not be granted without prior notification.  

Join International birth worker, Speaker & Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer Tammy Ryan for a Spinning Babies® Workshop! Understand the role of muscles and ligaments in preparation and progress in childbirth. Effects of posterior, solutions for transverse lie, and labor patterns when baby needs to rotate in the pelvis. Reduce unnecessary cesareans due to lack of […]

Harrisonburg, VA – Spinning Babies® Workshop w/ Tammy Ryan – Nov 17, 2019

Spinning Babies Join International birth worker, Speaker & Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer Tammy Ryan for a Spinning Babies® Workshop!

Join International birth worker, Speaker & Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer Tammy Ryan for a Spinning Babies® Workshop! Understand the role of muscles and ligaments in preparation and progress in childbirth. Effects of posterior, solutions for transverse lie, and labor patterns when baby needs to rotate in the pelvis. Reduce unnecessary cesareans due to lack of […]

Phoenix, AZ – Spinning Babies® Workshop w/ Tammy Ryan – Sept 14, 2019

Spinning Babies Join International birth worker, Speaker & Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer Tammy Ryan for a Spinning Babies® Workshop!

Join International birth worker, Speaker & Spinning Babies® Approved Trainer Tammy Ryan for a Spinning Babies® Workshop! Understand the role of muscles and ligaments in preparation and progress in childbirth. Effects of posterior, solutions for transverse lie, and labor patterns when baby needs to rotate in the pelvis. Reduce unnecessary cesareans due to lack of […]

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