I love this article. It's straightforward, funny, and oh, so accurate.
Birth-Joy
"Giving birth is an ecstatic jubilant adventure not available to males.
It is a woman's crowning creative experience of a lifetime." ~ Dr. John Stevenson
"The Road Less Traveled..." of Parenthood
Following your instincts instead of the crowd
"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood...I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference."
Robert Frost
It is a woman's crowning creative experience of a lifetime." ~ Dr. John Stevenson
"The Road Less Traveled..." of Parenthood
Following your instincts instead of the crowd
"Two roads diverged in a yellow wood...I took the one less traveled by and that has made all the difference."
Robert Frost
Monday, September 15, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Theta Healer Melinda Lee On FOX News Re: Theta Healing
This is an awesome 6 minute video that was aired on a local news station.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Energy Healing Explained For Mormons
Felice Austin, co-author of The Gift of Giving Life and Kundalini Yoga Meditation Instructor has written a truly wonderful article explaining what energy healing is and how it fits in with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There are so many things I love about her explanation, but I will just post the link to it here and let you read it for yourself. She says it so much better than I could.
http://www.progressiveprophetess.blogspot.com/2013/10/energy-healing-explained-for-mormons.html
http://www.progressiveprophetess.blogspot.com/2013/10/energy-healing-explained-for-mormons.html
Monday, September 16, 2013
I'm so excited to attend the Empowering Fearless Birth Conference this Saturday, September 21st in Provo, Utah! This quote is their tag line:
“This movement isn’t about natural birth vs. medicated birth.
It’s not about hospital birth vs. home birth or birth center birth. It’s about women being capable of making safer, more informed decisions about their care and that of their babies, when they are given full and accurate information about their care
options, including the potential harms, benefits, and alternatives.
Then, within that choice, they are treated with dignity and compassion.”
~ Dawn Thompson, Founder of www.ImprovingBirth.org
~ Dawn Thompson, Founder of www.ImprovingBirth.org
I'm most excited to attend Tamara Laing's class titled "Healing Arts for Stress and Trauma Release." Tamara is a wonderful person who has great insight and experience with energy medicine. She has written a fantastic book called "Healing Arts: LDS Insight on the Light of Christ and Energy Medicine." She will be sharing a lot of what is in her book along with the energy tools and methods she used to help her daughter during her pregnancy and labor.
There are also many other classes and birth film premiers to enjoy. Can't wait!
Monday, August 19, 2013
I'm a grandma! My daughter was amazing. She gave birth in a birth center and used Hypnobabies. She pushed for 2.5 hours to birth a beautiful 9.5 lb 22 inch baby girl. Lots of hard work, but my daughter showed strength, faith and trust in the process. It was absolutely wonderful to get to be there with her and witness the birth. I loved watching her instantly bond with her baby. Nothing like those mother-love hormones flowing freely! I couldn't be prouder or more joyful!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
I've been published! Kind of...
The Gift of Giving Life blog has posted my story I titled "Joshua, Charles, and Talita--How We Came to Name Them." The title on the blog is changed slightly which is good--mine was quite long. I'm happy that I've now been able to share this story to more people. Hopefully it will help other parents trust in their inspiration and know just how much their Father in Heaven loves them and wants to bless them!
Pretty cool that it was posted on my son, Tyler's birthday. He would have been 20 years old. Wow!
Pretty cool that it was posted on my son, Tyler's birthday. He would have been 20 years old. Wow!
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Guest Post by Elizabeth Carrollton
Raising Awareness
about Safe Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse, sometimes referred to as POP, is a
condition that affects thousands of women annually. It is typically a
complication that follows pregnancy, but it can also occur later in life due to
a weakening of the pelvic muscles.
The most typical organ affected by POP is the bladder. If
this organ shifts, and begins pressing on the vaginal wall, it can cause pain
and other complications. Other organs that can be affected include the uterus
and the rectum. A common treatment for POP is a surgical procedure that uses a piece
of mesh, inserted transvaginally, to support the organs that have prolapsed.
Ideally, this procedure goes smoothly and there are few
complications. However, as with all surgical procedures, there is risk involved
and it is vital to be aware of the complications you may face if your doctor
recommends a transvaginal
mesh implant.
Over a period of three years, from 2008 to 2010, the Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) received more than 2,800 reports of complications
associated with transvaginal mesh surgeries to fix POP and incontinence. One of
the most common complaints was the protrusion of the mesh through the vaginal
wall, which causes pain, bleeding and the possibility of infection.
Some patients also reported neuro-muscular problems
following their procedure, as well as emotional problems. Other complications
include shrinking and scarring of the vagina.
If your doctor has recommended this procedure for you, it is
necessary to sit and discuss your options with them before agreeing. You may
also want to seek a second opinion. Dealing with a specialist is typically best
in this situation, since they will be more aware of the potential
complications. Unfortunately, many doctors are unaware of the complications and
may not have been informed about the risks their patients are facing.
Ask your doctor about alternative treatments for prolapse,
such as Kegels, which can be used to strengthen vaginal walls, or even weight
loss, which has been shown to reduce the effects of POP. Transvaginal mesh surgery
isn't a first choice because of its risks and in some cases it has even led
patients to file a transvaginal mesh
lawsuit. Discussing your alternatives with your doctor will help provide
you with the knowledge you need to choose the treatment that is right for your
unique situation.
The FDA is continuing to monitor the situation and will be
providing regular reports on the issue. They recommend that any doctor
performing this type of surgery have specialized training to reduce the risk
their patients may face as a result of this procedure.
Elizabeth Carrollton writes about defective medical devices and medication safety for Drugwatch.com.
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