The Progression of Labor
Labor usually does not happen like it does in the movies or on an episode of…
Comfort Measures in Labor
Labor may be the hardest work that your body ever does in any one period of…
Movement in Labor
There is scientific evidence that movement into natural positions while in labor can decrease perception of…
Birth Plans: Crafting Your Ideal Birthing Experience
A personalized birth plan can greatly enhance your birth experience. Studies show that expectant moms with…
Essential Oils in Labor
There is a growing number of women who use essential oils (EOs) during pregnancy and labor.…
Doulas and Labor Support
There is scientific evidence that continuous labor support improves your birth experience and can be done…
Making Time for Self
Being pregnant, and then especially taking a newborn home for the first few weeks is often…
Exercise after a Baby and for Life
Exercise is a healthy lifestyle commitment with many benefits after your pregnancy such as increased energy,…
Hydrotherapy in Labor: Benefits, Risks, and Techniques
About 6% of women in the U.S. use water immersion hydrotherapy for labor or birth. This…
What Do I bring to the Hospital or Birth Center?
As you near the end of your pregnancy you will probably take a tour of the…
Delayed Cord Clamping
You may have heard other women talk about wanting to “delay cord clamping”, or maybe you…
Welcome to week thirty Nine+!
So here we are, your baby is full term, and the waiting is difficult especially if…
Welcome to week thirty eight!
Family and friends may be calling often to check on you and you are wondering EVERY…
Welcome to week thirty Seven!
This is the week in which you are considered full term if you go into labor.…
Welcome to week thirty six!
These are the final weeks of your pregnancy and the excitement is building. You are probably…