Ami Burns

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Ami is a writer who is also a childbirth educator and former doula. In addition to her love of all things birth and babies, she is addicted to celebrity news and isn't ashamed to admit it. Ami lives in Chicago with her husband and her teen and tween sons. Life is never boring!

More articles from Ami...

1. 

   The truth about labor progress

   By Ami Burns on Apr 20, 2014

   Hint? It's not only about your cervix dilating
2. 

   Have a flexible labor

   By Ami Burns on Mar 7, 2014

   No birth plan? No problem.
3. 

   What it's like having a disabled sibling

   By Ami Burns on Feb 17, 2014

   Hint: I don't know what it's like to have a typical one
4. 

   Avoid the "big baby" trap

   By Ami Burns on Feb 28, 2014

   Is your baby really "too big" to birth? Maybe not.
5. 

   Let's change the language of birth

   By Ami Burns on Feb 26, 2014

   You're not a "failure" if labor and birth don't go as planned
6. 

   What's up with belly mapping?

   By Ami Burns on Feb 14, 2014

   Learn your baby's best position for labor and delivery
7. 

   Why I love Gisele's multitasking breastfeeding photo

   By Ami Burns on Dec 12, 2013

   Moms may not agree with her definition of multitasking, but we should agree it's a beautiful, inspiring photo
8. 

   The new "term" pregnancy: What it means for you

   By Ami Burns on Oct 30, 2013

   The new definition means healthier babies
9. 

   Emergency childbirth: What to do when baby is coming now

   By Ami Burns on Nov 14, 2013

   The 411 if you need to call 911
10. 

    Free-range parenting: My kids take the subway alone

    By Ami Burns on Nov 20, 2013

    My kids get themselves where they need to be and it's awesome
11. 

    Texting my teen: The best thing to happen to our relationship

    By Ami Burns on Oct 29, 2013

    OMG, we actually communicate!
12. 

    I can't tolerate the word "tolerance"

    By Ami Burns on Oct 7, 2013

    Can we get rid of the T-word?
13. 

    Help! I want to give up breastfeeding

    By Ami Burns on Sep 17, 2013

    It's your baby's and your decision
14. 

    What really happens after you give birth

    By Ami Burns on Sep 3, 2013

    Immediate postpartum isn't pretty
15. 

    Are you at risk for postpartum mood disorders?

    By Ami Burns on Aug 15, 2013

    Steps to take if the answer is yes
16. 

    Why my kids support marriage equality

    By Ami Burns on Aug 28, 2013

    Teaching my kids about equal rights for all families
17. 

    Help your partner bond with Baby when you breastfeed

    By Ami Burns on Aug 27, 2013

    Nurturing comes in many forms
18. 

    Household drugs and your teen: A prescription for addiction?

    By Ami Burns on Aug 14, 2013

    Does back to school mean back to the medicine cabinet?
19. 

    Dads go through labor, too!

    By Ami Burns on Aug 6, 2013

    How dads can find support for themselves so they can support you
20. 

    Positions and comfort measures to ease back labor

    By Ami Burns on Jul 25, 2013

    Solutions for your aching back