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Prenatal Visits: What’s a Fundus?
Congrats! You’re pregnant and you may have attended several prenatal appointments by this time. Each visit has been basically the same, you may have to provide a urine sample each…
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When your friend has a baby: 10 ways to support a new mother
When my closest friends were having babies, I was just getting married. I was pretty clueless about most things regarding the postpartum period and since the last baby to be…
Postpartum Doulas Support San Antonio Families
Having a new baby can be a very challenging time for some mothers and their families. Mom may be healing from surgery or a difficult birth. The partner may…
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3 Things Every Pregnant Mom Must Know
You’re pregnant, congratulations! There is so much to do to prepare for a new baby and even more to learn. We recommend taking a quality childbirth education class, but in the…
If Most Mammals Consume Placenta, Why Don’t We?
The placenta, a temporary organ, has a crucial role to play in pregnancy. It nourishes the fetus, also bringing oxygen and removing waste for the mother’s kidneys to dispose of. …
Babywearing: Some Unexpected Lessons
Today’s guest blog post comes to your from Paige Barocca of Baltimore Birth Services. Paige serves the families in our community as a birth doula and a babywearing advocate. I’ve…
Why You Should Consider Hiring a Postpartum Doula
Postpartum mothers need support, especially in a culture that unrealistically expects women to bounce back so quickly after giving birth. As a society, we can be so hard on…