Have you considered what giving birth may look like for you if you were in control and had the freedom to do what felt right? How would that make you feel? Women who feel confident and safe with themselves and their birth team are much more likely to have more positive outcomes surrounding the birth of their children.

Many women preparing to give birth at a birth center can be wondering what they should put in their birth bag. The main points to consider when packing your birth bag are- Will this bring me comfort? Is it essential? Let’s take a look at some of the things we think can be helpful to pack in your birth bag.

Whether you are trying to conceive, already pregnant, or parenting one or more kids, you may find that you are holding onto stress from your everyday life. You could also be holding onto trauma within your body that is causing you to behave or react in ways that are detrimental to your health.

After having a baby, you may be wondering “How can I start to recover from childbirth while taking care of a newborn baby and how long will my recovery be?” While it is common for women to take only 6-12 weeks off from work, recovering from birth can take up to a year. This may sound surprising, but while you may feel like you have recovered after only six months, your body may still be getting back to normal.

You may have heard the phrase “It takes a village,” regarding raising children, and while that is true, you may be left wondering Where is my village? There could be many reasons that you don’t have a village supporting you- you may not have family close by, your friends may be busy with work, or you may have a difficult time trusting people with your children. Sometimes we have to create our own village if one is not provided for us. Let's talk about what you can do to create your village. 

When you first find out you're pregnant, you may have one of two reactions. You may want to open a window and shout it out to the world, or you may want to keep the information to yourself and celebrate privately. But you might still be wondering, when should I announce my pregnancy?

Your pelvic floor muscles are vital for bladder, bowel, and sexual function as well as supporting your womb and the growing fetus inside it during pregnancy. When our pelvic floor muscles are weak or overworked, we experience symptoms like incontinence, straining during bowel movements, lower back pain, and more. Pregnancy and childbirth can put additional strain on these muscles, but we’re here to help. 

When you're newly pregnant, there's a good chance you'll hear some words that you've never heard before and don't understand. In this blog post we will cover the most common words or phrases that are related to pregnancy and childbirth so that you don't have to be left wondering what is being said.

Do you want to give birth without the use of medication? Giving birth can be quite difficult if you are not well-prepared physically or mentally. We have some tips to help you prepare your mind for the upcoming labor and delivery and be sure to check out our previous blog post on How to Prepare Your Body for Labor.