before and after the birth

Amy — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:45:43 +0000

happy 2010!

Women’s bodies have near-perfect knowledge of childbirth; it’s when their brains get involved that things can go wrong.

love that quote!

stay warm.

peace, amy

Amy — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:13:15 +0000

birth is painful but it’s nothing like the pain you experience when you send your child off to kindergarten!! brooks started kindergarten last week and he did great…i was a wreck. i love spending time with my kids and i truly miss them when they are at school. i have to remind their teachers how lucky they are that they get to spend the day with them!!

my hope is to help more postpartum families now that it’s just tula and i during the day. i would also like to start a postpartum class. mamas and/or dad’s and babies (birth to six months) could meet once a week for socializing, playing and a specific topic to discuss…breastfeeding, baby care, diapering, infant massage, vaccinations, co-sleeping, going back to work?… i think i have the perfect space now and many new parents who might be interested!?

peace
-amy

Amy — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:53:21 +0000

i am very excited to announce that i found a new space to teach class…we finished the studio behind our new house and it’s perfect for childbirth education!! it has an eight foot chalkboard, a huge flat screen tv (perfect for birth films), cork floors, a twelve inch disco ball, a seven foot quilt and lots of personality. i am taking three weeks off but i can’t wait to break it in starting july 27th!!!
stay hydrated!!

happy birthin’!

-amy

Amy — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:58:55 +0000

i am having a reunion party for families who have taken my class on saturday, may 23rd from 2-5 pm at greenwood park. my good friends and class graduates kat and aaron…otherwise known as the high crest…will be performing. it should be a good time!!

peace

-amy

Amy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:49:42 +0000

please visit me (and tula) at the natural living expo at the des moines convention center on march 28th and 29th!!!!

www.naturallivingexpo.org

-amy

Amy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:26:46 +0000

our birth community is going through a lot of unfortunate changes. dana ericson, CNM isn’t taking new clients, carey ryan, CNM isn’t practicing and the birth center is closed, cosette boone CNM is crazy busy. pregnant women in des moines have very few options right now. it’s all very sad and extremely overwhelming.

i know that women and their partners need to be educated especially now with fewer midwives to choose from. if you are planning a hospital birth it isn’t enough to say that you want a natural birth…you must actively prepare and take control of your birth!! challenges will come up and you and your partner must know how to respond!!!

i am starting a class in february, march, april and may so if you are pregnant and you want what is best for you and your baby think about signing up. you can always email me with questions or comments.
happy birthin’!?

amy

Amy — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:35:53 +0000

I DID IT!! on november 30th at 10:30 a.m. i delivered all 6 lbs 11oz of margot tula murphy in the squatting position with no drugs!!! i successfully VBACed (vaginal birth after cesarean) at iowa methodist hospital. it was such an incredible experience. all three of my kids were there, my mom was there and of course tim was there!!! things couldn’t be going better…she is delicious!!! i start teaching again february 23rd so watch out!! i have so much to share about my latest experience!!
happy birth!!!!!!!

amy

Amy — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:08:46 +0000

let’s see…right now i am 36-37 weeks pregnant and we all are getting very excited. i have shown my kids countless birth films to prepare them a little for this life changing event.

i am taking a break from teaching until february. if you have questions or concerns feel free to email me!

happy birth!!!
-amy

Amy — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:11:30 +0000

i’ve changed things up a bit. i am teaching a one night, two hour class on thursday, september 4th and a two week saturday morning class totaling eight hours. i hope this option will work since i will be taking some time off.
peace
-amy

Amy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:28:15 +0000

so much time has pasted!!! i have experienced some computer ‘complications’ and now things seem to be better!? my photo page still isn’t working but hopefully that will be fixed very soon.

right now i am just teaching a monday night class. i will start another class on tuesday, august 19th. i will be taking a rather large break after that because i am expecting my fourth babe in december. i am unsure when i will start my first class after the baby arrives. if you are due in 2009 send me an email and we can try to work something out.

thank you so much for all your support!!
happy birth!!!
-amy