Karen wrote: " She says that the "newest thing" in childbirth classes in Israel is a method called "Paula". I wrote back and asked her if maybe she meant "doula" or even "ALACE" but she insists that it is called Paula. She says she thinks that it is a method for relaxing your body in general and for pregnancy it specifically works on the vaginal muscles(kegels???). If anyone has any more information on this method I would love to hear about it!" There is a well known exercise system here, founded by a woman named Paula (don't remember last name right now) . The system stresses the importance of exercising the "round" muscles, or sphinters, in the various areas of the body. There are workshops and it is sometimes adopted into other exercise classes, as far as I know. I haven't heard of it being used in prenatal classes- though it sounds fitting- has anyone else? Jennie in Israel *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html