Interesting

So I mention earlier that I recently finished 3 books Hypnobirthing, Ina May Gaskin Guide to Breastfeeding & the Happiest Toddler on the Block. I failed to mention some InTeReStInG things I learned from them.

Hypnobirthing-mentions that babies shouldn't be forcefully or violently pushed out of the vaginal canal but they should be breathed out. Just like when you past a bowel movement you're not pushing it out it just flows out. With proper breathing techniques and the right birthing position instead of flat on your back and your legs in stirrups (which is counterproductive) the baby is able to come out with less force as well as less damage on your part. There are a ton of different ways you can birth your baby and let gravity work for you. Why doesn't anyone tell me these things? I could have avoided a year of PAINFUL hemorrhoids and 2 months of a horrible tear if someone would have told me about breathing my baby out instead of being couched when to push. AAAAAAAaaaaaah mom you're gonna get scoldings.

Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Breastfeeding-one of the most entertaining chapters in this book is when she talks about NipplePhobia. Yah you read that right, NipplePhobia. Apparently it's a disease that most Americans have. Our American culture views breast as a sexual symbol whereas other countries view breast as the staple of life for an infant. She mention the Muslim culture which in my opinion is one of the most modest women in the world. They cover their hair practically their whole body and all you can see is there face or even eyes at times, BUT when it comes to nursing their babies there breast is uncovered. In fact if there was a group of women nursing there babies and a man walked into the room the first thing that they would cover is there hair. She mention many different stories from different countries that I found fascinating. Our country is getting a little bit more accepting to breastfeeding women in public places they have created laws to protect mommy and baby. Which I think is fantastic! I smile because I was one of those people who looked at breastfeeding moms in a weird way because I never grew up with examples to follow so when I witnessed one of my roommates nursing in front of me I about freaked out. Yes you know who you are! Sorry for being so ignorant or making you feel uncomfortable. Bravo for you doing it anyway despite my weirdness. You gotta put the comforts of your baby FIRST before anyone else. She also mention that the best way for people to overcome this disease is to see more women breastfeed. So don't be afraid to leave your house if you have a nursing child you're entitled to freedom like anyone else.

Happiest Toddler on the Block-He mention that toddlers are like little cavemen. They have a hard time communicating to people. They usually get frustrated because no one understands them so their frustration turns to total meltdowns. If you have a toddler like mine meltdowns look like screaming, crying, kicking, hitting, scratching etc.. (sole reason for me reading this book by the way) He mentions communicating to them in there own language not adult language as well as many other techniques. This stuff really works by the way! When I use it with fidelity I get the results I want with Eve. Which is a miracle! But since I've been soooooooooo tired and having aches and pains I'm not as good as I would like to be with it. Like I said when it's use with fidelity it WORKS!

Just a tidbit of INTERESTING info I learned. Feel free to share with me:)