Vaccines – What’s Required in NC

Vaccines have become a controversial subject and I encourage all parents to do their homework when making decisions about vaccinations for their children.  I’m often asked what are the mandated vaccinations in North Carolina.  The North Carolina Statues website has a lot of helpful information about mandated vaccines.  From G.S. 130A-152 § 130A-152. Immunization required:
“Every child [...]

Secondhand Smoke During & After Pregnancy

Lately I’m noticing that more and more pregnant moms are concerned about the impact of secondhand smoke on their unborn babies.  This can be a really tricky subject, especially if you have relatives who smoke.  While you may be able to avoid the secondhand smoke while you’re pregnant, what happens after the baby is born?  [...]

HypnoBirthing TV Interview

HypnoBirthing Childbirth Educator, Kathryn Beck of New York City and two of her HypnoBirthing couples were interviewed by WCBS TV.  Click here to see the interview.

Dateline: Hypnosis During Childbirth

Dateline did a story on hypnosis during childbirth.  These videos show how hypnosis supports a calm and gentle birth. 
 
 

Individual Insurance After C-Section

An article from the New York Times discusses the challenges women may face getting individual insurance after having a c-section…
“When the Golden Rule Insurance Company rejected her application for health coverage last year, Peggy Robertson was mystified.  ”It made no sense,” said Ms. Robertson, 39, who lives in Centennial, Colo. “I’m in perfect health.” 
She was turned down because [...]

Tour Guide

In class, we always discuss the idea that as the HypnoBirthing instructors, we are simply the tour guides.  It’s our job to teach you the techniques and answer your questions.  It’s your job to read the HypnoBirthing book, practice the techniques and ask any questions you have.  I wish I could say that you didn’t [...]