Causes of Back Labor and How to Prevent It
It is not uncommon for women to be diagnosed with back labor during the third trimester of pregnancy. Birth and labor are both physically and emotionally demanding – just …
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How to Write a Birth Plan You’ll Be Proud Of
You’ve been told you need a birth plan. You sit down to write one. What exactly do you write? How do you know what belongs and what doesn’t? What …
13 Must-Take Pictures from Labor and Delivery
The monumental arrival of your baby is approaching! As a photographer, I cannot help but encourage you to hire a birth photographer to capture these must-take pictures from labor and …
Will You or Will You Not Get An Epidural?
Will you or won’t you get an epidural? It’s a standard question you’ll get while pregnant so be prepared! Epidurals aren’t the only pain management option for women in …
How to Prepare Children for Your Pregnancy and Their New Sibling
When you find out you’re pregnant with your first child, it’s all about you, your partner, and your precious new baby. If you end up having more than one …
Do I Need an Episiotomy for a Natural Birth?
Tears and episiotomies have become common during childbirth, leaving many women to wonder if they’ll need one during natural birth. Before asking if you’ll need one, it’s important to …
What To Expect After A C-section
Cesarean section (C-Section) is a medical intervention that some women must have when delivering. It can be intimidating when not knowing what to expect. All surgeries are serious and …
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Breastfeeding
Wondering what you need to know before you start breastfeeding? Here are what some moms wish they had known… 1. Breastfeeding Hurts Initially Danielle Koubaro via The Bump says, …
Don’t Take One More Baby Photo Without Reading This!
How to Prepare for Baby’s Photoshoot Our little ones will grow up much faster than we can imagine! After giving birth, before you know it your bundle of joy …
Everything You Need to Know About a Lotus Birth
Before the modernization of birth, a lotus birth was a natural way of life. Women naturally birthed their babies unaware of the benefits of the placenta that was attached. …
What Is Oxytocin?
You’ve probably heard of it. It’s been called the love hormone, the hug hormone, and the bliss hormone. But what is oxytocin? What is oxytocin? The oxytocin hormone is …
10 Things You Should Know About Birth
As you move towards one the most life-changing events you will ever experience – giving birth – the abundance of information and advice can be overwhelming. It would be …
Epidurals: 6 Things You Need To Know
To epidural or not to epidural? That is the burning question for many mothers-to-be these days. Dear momma-to-be, Sign up for our newsletter and receive a FREE guide “The …
Back Pain After Epidural: This May Change Your Mind
Although there are benefits of the epidural, there are just as many risks we often rarely hear about. These include numbness, headaches, and nausea, as well as back pain …
Top 8 Reasons to Hire a Doula
Are you beginning to think about the intense experience that will be your labor and delivery? Whether you are trying to get pregnant, just discovered that you’re pregnant, or …
Orgasmic Birth: It’s Real and How to Have One
As midwifery is re-emerging back into US culture, mothers are now making a personal decision for a water birth, or a home birth. Women are also interested in less …
The Importance of Postpartum Padsicles
Postpartum padsicles can be an important and useful tool for healing after giving birth. There are many benefits to using padsicles. The physical healing phase after birthing can be …
Delayed Cord Clamping May Become the New Standard Practice
Delayed cord clamping (DCC) should become health care providers’ new standard practice because of the huge benefits to Baby. Did you know that before the mid-1950’s, many babies were delivered by …
Can a Birthing Pool Help During Labor?
Are you in the process of making a birth plan? Wondering about a birthing pool and want to find out more? Keep reading! Birthing pools can be a huge help during labor. Find out how …
Benefits of Low-risk Pregnancies
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) just released new guidelines that may benefit low-risk pregnancies. The ACOG recently published new guidelines urging health care providers to reconsider unnecessary …