--- title: "Blog" url: https://papercranebirth.com/blog/ description: "It’s time for #BiteSizedBirthClass, where each week I give you a little taste of the topics I cover in my childbirth education series." published: 2026-10-13 updated: 2026-10-13 --- # Blog Published 2026-10-13 Paper Crane Blog | Unfolding Pregnancy, Birth, and Doula Life ## Browse the journal by topic - [Birth, Doula Support and Postpartum](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/birth-and-doula-support/) (11 articles): doula support, birth plans, labor support, cesarean birth, breastfeeding and the newborn weeks - [Pregnancy and Fertility Questions](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/pregnancy-and-fertility/) (14 articles): food and supplement safety in pregnancy, pregnancy tests, PCOS and irregular periods - [Menopause and Midlife Care](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/menopause-and-midlife/) (4 articles): signs of menopause and menopause care providers compared - [Infrared Saunas and Fitness Gear](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/saunas-and-fitness/) (7 articles): home infrared saunas compared, plus powerlifting gear - [Medical Imaging and Messaging Software](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/medical-imaging-and-messaging-software/) (6 articles): medical imaging viewers and archives, and WhatsApp Business messaging tools ## The complete file [01**Where to Buy Glow Peptides in 2026: 7 Research Suppliers Compared**Oct 14, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/where-to-buy-glow-peptides-in-2026-7-research-suppliers-compared/) [02**Can I Eat a Toasted Sub While Pregnant? Safety Guide**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/can-i-eat-a-toasted-sub-while-pregnant/) [03**Can You Eat Raw Sushi When Pregnant? Safety Guide**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/can-you-eat-raw-sushi-when-pregnant/) [04**Irregular Periods and Infertility: Key Connections**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/are-irregular-periods-a-sign-of-infertility/) [05**How Soon Can a Goat Get Pregnant After Giving Birth?**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/how-soon-can-a-goat-get-pregnant-after-giving-birth/) [06**Why Pregnant Women Hold Their Bellies**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/why-do-pregnant-women-hold-their-bellies/) [07**Can I Eat a Turkey Sandwich While Pregnant? Safety Guide**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/can-i-eat-a-turkey-sandwich-while-pregnant/) [08**Can You Take Sea Moss While Pregnant? Safety and Risks**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/can-you-take-sea-moss-while-pregnant/) [09**How Much Is a DNA Test While Pregnant? Costs Explained**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/how-much-is-a-dna-test-while-pregnant/) [10**PCOS with Regular Periods: Can You Get Pregnant?**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/i-have-pcos-but-regular-periods-can-i-get-pregnant/) More [11**Can I Take Magnesium Glycinate While Pregnant? Safety & Dosage**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/can-i-take-magnesium-glycinate-while-pregnant/) [12**Is It Safe to Lose Weight While Pregnant?**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/is-it-safe-to-lose-weight-while-pregnant/) [13**Can You Eat Crab Legs While Pregnant? Safety and Benefits**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/can-you-eat-crab-legs-while-pregnant/) [14**Had Sex Then Got Period: Can You Still Be Pregnant?**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/i-had-sex-then-got-my-period-can-i-still-be-pregnant/) [15**When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test? Timing for Accuracy**Sep 16, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/when-should-i-take-a-pregnancy-test/) [16**Signs of Menopause at 45: Common Symptoms and Timeline**Sep 14, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/signs-of-menopause-at-45/) [17**How to Improve Multi-Channel Support Using WhatsApp Business API Platforms**Aug 31, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/how-to-improve-multi-channel-support-using-whatsapp-business-api-platforms/) [18**Top 3 Alternatives of SaunaSpace for Organic Materials**Aug 29, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/top-3-alternatives-of-saunaspace-for-organic-materials/) [19**Why Is Saunacloud the Best for Traditional Infrared Build Quality?**Aug 26, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/why-is-saunacloud-the-best-for-traditional-infrared-build-quality/) [20**Why Is Medicai the Best for Deep Image Viewing Tools?**Aug 11, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/why-is-medicai-the-best-for-deep-image-viewing-tools/) Earlier [21**What Is Saunacloud? Infrared Saunas Features & How It Works**Aug 10, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/what-is-saunacloud-infrared-saunas-features-how-it-works/) [22**Who's the Best for Zero-Footprint Diagnostic Viewing: RamSoft vs Medicai**Aug 06, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/who-s-the-best-for-zero-footprint-diagnostic-viewing-ramsoft-vs-medicai/) [23**Why Is JoinJosie the Best for Custom-Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapies?**Aug 06, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/why-is-joinjosie-the-best-for-custom-compounded-bioidentical-hormone-therapies/) [24**Why Is JoinJosie the Best for Comprehensive Midlife Care?**Jul 31, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/why-is-joinjosie-the-best-for-comprehensive-midlife-care/) [25**Is Nordic Lifting Worth It? A 2026 Buyer's Take**Jul 30, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/is-nordic-lifting-worth-it-a-2026-buyer-s-take/) [26**5 WhatsApp Bulk Message Sender Tools With Team Inbox Features**Jul 30, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/5-whatsapp-bulk-message-sender-tools-with-team-inbox-features/) [27**Top 3 Infrared Saunas for Higher Temperatures**Jul 25, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/top-3-infrared-saunas-for-higher-temperatures/) [28**Why Is Saunacloud the Best for Low EMF Levels?**Jul 22, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/why-is-saunacloud-the-best-for-low-emf-levels/) [29**Why Is Medicai the Best for Vendor-neutral Archive?**Jul 19, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/why-is-medicai-the-best-for-vendor-neutral-archive/) [30**Evernow vs Midi Health vs Winona vs JoinJosie for Personalized Care Plans**Jul 18, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/evernow-vs-midi-health-vs-winona-vs-joinjosie-for-personalized-care-plans/) Further reading [31**Why Is Saunacloud the Best for Lie Down on Amethyst/tourmaline Mat?**Jul 18, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/why-is-saunacloud-the-best-for-lie-down-on-amethyst-tourmaline-mat/) [32**Top 7 Alternatives of Google Medical Imaging Suite**Jul 17, 2026](https://papercranebirth.com/top-7-alternatives-of-google-medical-imaging-suite/) March 21, 2019 ### [PAIN IN CHILDBIRTH SERIES: Pain Threshold vs. Pain Tolerance #BITESIZEDBIRTHCLASS](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2019/3/21/bitesizedbirthclass-pain-threshold-vs-pain-tolerance/) [#BiteSizedBirthClass](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/BiteSizedBirthClass/) It’s time for #BiteSizedBirthClass, where each week I give you a little taste of the topics I cover in my childbirth education series. We are going to start off with the concept of PAIN in labor and birth. It’s the first thing everyone asks me - “What does labor actually feel… ## Further reading For broader background and current guidance, consult [American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists patient resources](https://www.acog.org/womens-health). Explore [Paper Crane Birth](https://papercranebirth.com/) or browse [the health article archive](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/). February 18, 2019 ### [How I Chose the Name Paper Crane Birth Services](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2019/2/18/how-i-chose-the-name-paper-crane-birth-services/) [birth work](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/birth+work/) · [doula life](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/doula+life/) · [personal](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/personal/) September 20, 2018 ### [You Cannot Spoil a Newborn!](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/9/20/you-cannot-spoil-a-newborn/) [birth work](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/birth+work/) · [breastfeeding](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/breastfeeding/) · [doula life](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/doula+life/) · [informed choice](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/informed+choice/) · [motherhood](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/motherhood/) · [newborns](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/newborns/) · [parenting](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/parenting/) · [postpartum period](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/postpartum+period/) · [resources](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/resources/) Something happened today that really got under my skin. Read on to hear the story. August 5, 2018 ### [World Breastfeeding Week 2018: Reflections on My Experience](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/8/1/world-breastfeeding-week-2018-reflections-on-my-experience/) [motherhood](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/motherhood/) · [newborns](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/newborns/) · [postpartum period](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/postpartum+period/) · [breastfeeding](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/breastfeeding/) · [personal](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/personal/) In light of World Breastfeeding Week, I thought I'd try something new and get a little personal and share what my breastfeeding experience was like. I know it's possible that I might catch some heat for this - whatever. My main hope is that someone who feels completely inundated… May 17, 2018 ### [Preparing for a Homebirth - With Alison Zingaro of A. Zingaro Photography](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/5/8/preparing-for-a-home-birth-with-alison-zingaro-of-a-zingaro-photography/) [planning ahead](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/planning+ahead/) · [resources](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/resources/) · [homebirth](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/homebirth/) · [homebirth prep](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/homebirth+prep/) Homebirth can be a hot topic depending on who you talk to! But the reality is, people all over the world have given birth at home or in other non-hospital settings since the beginning, and continue to do so today. For my very first interview, I've chosen my good friend Alison… April 27, 2018 ### [Dear New Mama: Please Be Gentle With Yourself](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/4/27/dear-new-mama-please-be-gentle-with-yourself/) [postpartum period](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/postpartum+period/) · [parenting](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/parenting/) · [motherhood](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/motherhood/) · [newborns](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/newborns/) · [planning ahead](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/planning+ahead/) I had this vision of myself post-baby: exercising and pursuing other hobbies regularly, cooking balanced meals, helping my husband keep the house clean and tidy, being stress-free at work, socializing with friends, and spending quality time on my marriage - all with my baby… April 20, 2018 ### [How to Write a Birth Plan Your Provider Wants to Read](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/4/13/how-to-write-a-birth-plan-your-care-provider-wants-to-read/) [planning ahead](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/planning+ahead/) · [unmedicated birth](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/unmedicated+birth/) · [informed choice](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/informed+choice/) Birth plan, birth preferences, wish list for birth...they go by many names, but no matter what you call it, chances are if you have a birth plan, it means a lot to you. Why else would you have taken the time to write it all out? Birth plans don't give you a guarantee that… April 13, 2018 ### [National Cesarean Birth Awareness Month - Resources for Unplanned Cesarean Birth](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/4/13/cesarean-birth-awareness-month-resources-for-cesarean-birth/) [planning ahead](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/planning+ahead/) · [Cesarean birth](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/Cesarean+birth/) · [resources](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/resources/) Some people plan their operative births ahead of time (no judgment here - I believe everyone should be able to experience birth the way they want!) and some people end up with Cesarean births they didn't want. In honor of #NationalCesareanAwarenessMonth, I wanted to share some… April 6, 2018 ### [Your Dream Team: Assembling a Support System for Pregnancy and Birth](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/4/2/your-dream-team-assembling-a-support-system-for-pregnancy-and-birth/) [labor support](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/labor+support/) · [birth partner](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/birth+partner/) · [planning ahead](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/planning+ahead/) Teamwork makes the dream work! Just look at the Justice League, the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls, or the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department! Being a part of a team that knows how to use each members’ strengths most effectively will make a huge difference in the way you experience… March 30, 2018 ### [The Partner's Guide to Labor Support](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/3/21/the-partners-guide-to-labor-support/) [birth partner](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/birth+partner/) · [labor support](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/labor+support/) · [download](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/download/) There's a lot of wonderful information out there for pregnant people and how they can prepare for giving birth - but what about you? You want to be helpful. You want your birthing person to feel safe and secure with you to lean on. You want to help your partner feel like the… March 24, 2018 ### ["So, what IS a doula, anyway?"](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/2018/2/20/so-what-is-a-doula-anyway/) [doula life](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/doula+life/) · [birth work](https://papercranebirth.com/blog/category/birth+work/) As a birth doula, I provide pregnant people with informational, physical, and emotional support throughout pregnancy, birth and in the immediate postpartum period. But what does that look like?