This pumpkin pie was good enough that I thought it needed a place on the world wide web. So here I am, reviving this old blog in order to memorialize the existence of my best-ever pumpkin pie. This is best made with a sweet, firm squash–be sure to use a pie pumpkin, butternut squash, kabocha, … Continue reading
I’m Back!
I have been preserving this site for ages, but I took a hiatus from teaching childbirth education to expectant parents. In the past few years, I have focused my efforts on my family, and my professional life. I took a stab at a leadership position in Labor and Delivery and was challenged to build new … Continue reading
Relaxation and Meditation
In 2006, when I was pregnant with my first child, a friend and colleague made me a CD titled “Yoga Nidra of Birth” I used it frequently, although I can’t tell you exactly what was on it, since I almost always fell asleep partway through the recording. Yoga Nidra means “the Yoga of Sleep” … Continue reading
Anatomy Basics: The amazing pelvis and how a baby gets out
First off, we are going to start with a lesson on “How the Heck does the baby get OUT?” Ideally, babies come out head first. If your baby is head down late in pregnancy, awesome! Most babies will settle this way by about 36 weeks–and after that, they are not likely to flip the other … Continue reading
Welcome to 10fullmoons.com
Greetings! This is my first entry of–I hope–many to come. I’m a Registered Nurse, mother, and Childbirth Educator, and I’ve created this blog in service to the community at large. I’m hoping to create a space where baby-makers and the people who love them can find interesting, helpful information regarding pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting. I … Continue reading