An Easy Fix For Back Pain During Pregnancy
/As the fetus grows, the body stretches, shortens, and compresses organs, muscles, and ligaments so it's no wonder why a pregnant body can become uncomfortable.
Read MorePregnancy and Parenting Education - Posts to make your childbirth and postpartum experience a happy and healthy time.
"Cynthya was our doula for the birth of our third child in April 2016. As this was my third birth, and I had been attended to by a doula at the first two, I knew that finding the right doula was crucial to a successful and satisfying birth." - Winter Wheeler-Young
As the fetus grows, the body stretches, shortens, and compresses organs, muscles, and ligaments so it's no wonder why a pregnant body can become uncomfortable.
Read MoreOur team has seen the beneficial effect of hydrotherapy use for labor and when clients give birth in the tub. The warmth of the water, the added buoyancy, with the addition of pouring water down the back or tummy, always adds a measure of comfort throughout labor and birth.
Read MoreExploring the existing studies on natural labor induction reveals some interesting discoveries. Though we often consider things that are natural to be safer than their medical counterparts, it's notable that some some plant-based methods that are suggested by traditional wisdom can actually lead to serious labor and birth complications.
Read MoreI was the perfect mom, when I was pregnant. I was going to do everything right! I had many ideas of the kind of mom I was going to be. What I found was that more often than not, the ideals that I envisioned didn't match the reality of my life.
Read MorePART 2 OF 3, THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CHILDBIRTH AND POSTPARTUM
Read MoreEver heard people say "never wake a sleeping baby"? I'm here to tell you that is a myth. Learn how to promote the best feeding and sleeping patterns by following these general feeding tips for newborns.
Read MorePART 1 OF 3, THE HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CHILDBIRTH AND POSTPARTUM
Read MoreI didn't lie in bed and cry every day. I got up and tried so hard to be okay. But that was the thing; I spent so much energy trying to be happy and okay that I didn't have energy for anything else. I isolated myself more and more.
Read MoreGet dependable support for less than $5 per day of your pregnancy. Think about that. Then think about the cost of a c-section and an extended hospital stay. Hiring an experienced doula who works well with your care providers WILL SAVE YOU MONEY.
Read More"Was I enjoying my sweet, new baby? No. I wanted my old life back. I wanted to run away. More than anything, I wanted to sleep for days."
Read MoreThis method saves the sanity of new parents and provides REAL tools to comfort baby.
Read MoreWhat does a Braxton-Hicks contraction feel like?
Read MoreThis new resource is great for expecting parents and their partners to help them keep track of important events, questions to ask, and even has a contraction timer.
Read MoreIt is definitely advantageous for you to take a childbirth class but even more so to take a class taught by someone who has a lot of real-world knowledge and experience such as a Labor & Delivery nurse from the busiest hospital in the US.
Read MoreWhether you were a running before you had a baby or not, running is an attractive exercise option for moms. It is much easier to lace up your shoes run out the door than going to a gym.
Read MoreWhether it’s your first or fifth baby, here are four things you can do NOW to prep for a healthy jumpstart postpartum.
Read MoreClients often misinterpret the residual symptoms of a vaginal exam for signs of labor starting on its own.
Read MoreNo two pregnancies are the same (even within the same body), no two labors are the same; there are so many factors that play into a pregnancy and her subsequent labor and birth.
Read MoreAs a society, we need to remove the stigma of mood disorders and mental illness.
Read MoreI believe women (actually any person) should be able to whole-heartedly trust their doctors. We want to believe our doctor is doing what is in our best interest – and they should be.
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