Anita had always been an athlete. She was known in all her different circles as a fit, athletic person. Even people she’d meet for the first time would comment that she looked like she was in great shape or really strong. She’d get an occasional, “Wow, I think you could take my husband!†Anita enjoyed…
I talk and write about the importance of thriving during pregnancy – of finding ways to have each woman enjoy the process of being pregnant. I spend time and energy thinking about how that happens – how we can support each woman to discover ways that work for her to enjoy pregnancy. I realize that…
Pregnancy is such a personal experience. The thoughts and emotions are different for everyone. It’s a common phenomenon that is experienced differently by each individual. We don’t know how to relate to it. For example, a woman being less than enthusiastic about her pregnancy is a conversation that is not easy for many of us….