If you’ve had a baby before or even talked to friends who have, it’s likely you’re aware that many prenatal healthcare providers routinely perform cervical exams in the last few weeks of pregnancy. Questioning this practice could very well have never even crossed your mind. Maybe you’ve even been led to believe that the results…
With the current COVID-19 pandemic, the number of home births has been on the rise. Understandably so, many people now have hesitations about birthing in a hospital. Whether that be fear of being exposed to the coronavirus while there, being uncomfortable about the new protocols that have been put in place in many hospitals (ie…
Many expectant couples are facing a decision that is changing the way they envision their births unfolding. Deciding between continuing through with their original hospital birth or beginning to shift their mind to a planned homebirth is at the forefront of many couples’ minds these days. As hospital protocols are shifting and units are becoming…
I vividly remember someone asking me if I had a birth plan when I was pregnant with my first baby and immediately googling what this was exactly. I had no idea this was a thing. I mean how would I know? You don’t know until someone tells you. This blog is me passing along information…
Birth has the tendency to unveil your greatest fears and expose areas of strength that you never knew existed. For me, this third baby has freed my soul and changed me in ways I’m not quite able to put into words. But before the days of toddler messes and newborn cuddles cloud my memory, I…
Congratulations on your pregnancy! As you prepare for your pregnancy, birth and postpartum, it’s important to build a supportive birth team to support you throughout this transformational experience. Choosing care providers that align with your birth goals and values is essential to having the experience you’re hoping for, so research your options and meet a…
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