Understanding Your Birth Place Options: Hospital, Birth Center, or Home?
There are 3 birth place options available in the US; hospital, birth center and home birth. It’s important to choose a place where you …
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Hospital or Birthing Center? What are the Differences?
Hospital or Birthing Center? What are the Differences? Trying to decide whether to have your baby at a hospital or birthing center? This …
Homebirth: Making an Informed Decision to Birth at Home
Homebirth is on the rise in the US. In fact, according to the CDC, homebirths increased nearly 20% between 2019 and 2020. So while …
3rd Trimester of Pregnancy
You made it! Welcome to the 3rd Trimester, the home stretch! From 27 weeks until the baby comes, you’re in the last trimester of pregnancy. …
OB or Midwife? Choosing a Birth Care Provider
Choosing a Birth Care Provider That is Best For You You will have many choices to make during your pregnancy and birth, some more important …
Waterbirth: Understanding the Benefits of Birth in Water
As waterbirth has been found to be a safe birth choice, this article aims to cover the most common questions about waterbirth. Birth is a …
What is a Baby-Friendly or Mother-Friendly Hospital?
What is a Baby-Friendly Hospital? You may be asking yourself, “Aren’t all hospitals baby friendly?”. This article will explain the long and …
Life After Baby: 25 Tips for Moms with Newborns
To say that becoming a mother is a life-changing event is an understatement! While you probably suspected there would be some challenging …
Preparing for VBAC
Considering Vaginal Birth After Cesarean If you’re considering having a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), you’re not alone. A national …
4 Ways to Prepare for a Safe & Healthy Birth During COVID-19
Every mom looks forward to meeting her baby with happiness and excitement. However, given the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing a baby into the …
2nd Trimester of Pregnancy
2nd Trimester of Pregnancy: Weeks 14 through 26 Welcome to your second trimester of pregnancy! The 2nd trimester is usually the time that …
Midwives Shine During COVID-19
With the increase in COVID-19 cases, added pressure on hospital systems as policies change daily, and an increased interest in …
Tips for Help Dealing With Pregnancy Morning Sickness
Tips for Dealing Morning Sickness If you are suffering from pregnancy morning sickness, you are not alone! Many women find themselves …
1st Trimester of Pregnancy
First Trimester of Pregnancy: Weeks 1 through 13 of Pregnancy A normal pregnancy lasts for approximately 40 weeks and is broken into three …
Early Signs of Pregnancy
Early Signs of Pregnancy Not sure if you’re pregnant but have a nagging feeling you might be? If you have been trying to conceive, it can …
Your First Prenatal Care Appointment – What to Expect & How to Prepare
Having a healthy birth begins with having a healthy pregnancy and having a healthy pregnancy means receiving quality prenatal care. Prenatal …