December - 12, 2023
Mental Endurance Challenges for Giving Birth
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 […]
November - 29, 2023
Benefits of a Homebirth
Are you considering having a homebirth? Expecting moms who have low-risk pregnancies are eligible to give birth at home. While there are many benefits to having a home birth, we wanted to touch on the main points with this blog post. Comfortable in Your Own Home We think that most people would agree that they […]
November - 14, 2023
How to Have a VBAC
Have you previously had a c-section and now want to have a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)? We have had great success with our VBAC clients and can help you have a great VBAC too. In this blog post, we’ll discuss who is eligible for VBAC, the risks and benefits, and what you can do […]
October - 31, 2023
How to Build an Empowering Birth Team
When it comes to birth, you will lean heavily on your birth team both in the physical sense and for emotional support. It is vital that you carefully select your birth team (who will be with you and supporting you during labor and after delivery) in the months leading up to your due date so […]
October - 18, 2023
Traveling During Pregnancy
Are you pregnant and planning to travel out of town for the holidays? That’s great! Before you go, there are some talking points we think you should know before heading out. Let’s get started with planning. Planning Ahead When you’re planning your travels, it would be wise to know where the nearest hospital is in […]
October - 3, 2023
How Your Cycle Can Affect You
We all know about PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and how it can affect how we feel leading up to our periods, but did you know that your cycle has four phases, and each phase can affect you differently? In this blog post, we will discuss the phases of your cycle and how they can affect […]
September - 20, 2023
Stages of Labor
Did you know that labor isn’t over after the delivery of your baby? That’s right, labor actually ends with the delivery of the placenta. There are four physical stages of labor, and some emotional stages that go along with them. Let’s talk about what those stages are, how they will look, and how you could […]
September - 6, 2023
Interesting Facts About Pregnancy and Babies
Pregnancy and parenthood is a fascinating time and made all the more fascinating by the changes that occur. Let’s take a look at some of the more interesting, lesser-known facts about pregnancy and babies. Newborns Have Soft Bones Bone development begins in the first trimester, but by birth, their “bones,” are actually made of cartilage. […]
August - 22, 2023
How to Manage Pain During Labor
One of the most common concerns for pregnant women is how much pain they will undoubtedly be in when they’re laboring. We’ve all heard horror stories from other women about how labor pains were unbearable, but what if we hadn’t? We have this unspoken rule in our society where we withhold our positive experiences […]
August - 9, 2023
What is Perimenopause?
Have you heard the phrase “perimenopause,” but not sure what that means? Many women were not taught about perimenopause in school, nor is it common for older women to teach younger women about this stage of life. Don’t worry though, we’re writing this blog post so that women can understand what they will eventually go […]