Epidural: Wolf in Sheeps Clothing From the article: Labor is a physiologic process that recruits neurochemical, endocrine, and immune systems into a dance that we barely have the tools to conceptualize. When we meddle with this, when we attempt to standardize it, we put women and their babies at grave risk – physically, psychologically, and even spiritually. We rob women of an opportunity for psychospiritual transcendence. What are the best ways to help your body, mind, and spirit align for this tumultuous but life empowering journey? Movement – Staying active during pregnancy is optimal mind-body medicine. Yoga, home-based routines, and swimming in unchlorinated water are excellent choices, at least 3 times weekly. Chiropractic – With advanced perinatal training, holistic chiropractors are critical experts in proper alignment and nervous system support to facilitate a physiologic birth. **In Central Ohio I recommend Alexander Chiropractic, Heather Arndts Prenger, or Jason Feltz DC Acupuncture (and Hypnosis) – Applied before and even during labor, acupuncture can gently and effectively facilitate a healthy labor and delivery. According to a Cochrane Review, acupuncture and hypnosis meet evidence-based efficacy criteria for pain management in labor. **In Central Ohio I offer Hypnotherapy. For Acupuncture I recommend Daniel Miller, Brigitta Moskova, An Acupuncture Approach. Controlled Breathing/Meditation – Perhaps the most important tool for a new mother, learning to engage the relaxation response in pregnancy will help you to know what it feels like to be present to the labor experience, to go inward, quiet your mind, and release fear. Hypnobabies and Hypnobirthing® are well-regarded methodologies. **In Central Ohio I offer HypnoBirthing® Sacred Beginning HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education Families. I also recommend Linsey Griffith, Doula/ Child Birth Educator, Your Perfect Birth Doula Service and Rebecca Ramos Korinko. For Hypnobabies I recommend Maloree Stewart Munn. I am also offering Yoga Nidra sessions later this summer which is a form of meditation. Diet - The physical experience of labor and delivery is best supported by stocking the shelves up front for a healthy hormonal response with minimization of inflammation and maximization of nutrient-density. Eat sustainable, organic meat, fish, eggs, veggies including root vegetables and squash, fruit, nuts, and seeds. Leverage the complexity of food-based information to promote optimal gene expression in that growing baby, and support a healthy delivery and postpartum experience. **In Central Ohio I recommend working with @Soul Retreat Rebecca Ramos Korkino on creating a healthy diet for pregnancy. Doula – Preparation for labor, and support for mother and spouse have been traditionally left in the hands of a woman’s most doting partner, a doula. No woman should birth in a hospital without this advocate. Evidence supports a doula’s ability to help you achieve an intervention-free birth. **In Central Ohio I offer Doula Services Sacred Beginning Birth Companion Services. I also recommend Central Ohio Doulas who are committed to working with families from the heart and working with birth professionals with mutual respect and understanding. centralohiodoulas/Member-Profiles.html - See more at: thehealthyhomeeconomist/epidurals-wolf-sheeps-clothing/#sthash.V3JfB02v.RGNEK3OS.dpuf
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