Best Labor Snacks

Best Labor Snacks

Best Labor Snacks Some people think it is not safe to eat during labor. There are a few cases in which this may be true, but for the low-risk mothers we accept into our care, it is most certainly a benefit for them to be able to eat during this experience. Labor...
Where Should My Baby Be?

Where Should My Baby Be?

Where Should My Baby Be? (What Fetal Positions are Midwives Looking for Throughout Pregnancy) At first, you may not put too much thought into the different positions of your baby in utero, but soon it will become an important factor that is most often discussed during...
Overrated: Understanding the ‘Stages’ of Labor

Overrated: Understanding the ‘Stages’ of Labor

Overrated: Understanding the ‘Stages’ of Labor Did you know that there are four stages of labor? More specifically, did you know that there are different phases that women’s bodies go through during each of the four stages? Today, with the help of our Co-Owner and...
Why is Hydration So Important for My Pregnancy?

Why is Hydration So Important for My Pregnancy?

Why is Hydration So Important for My Pregnancy? Growing a human requires a TON of energy, and to acquire enough of it for this amazing process you’ll need to be cognizant of your food and water intake. Your body is working overtime to create and replenish amniotic...
My birth team: What is the job of a birth assistant?

My birth team: What is the job of a birth assistant?

My birth team: What is the job of a birth assistant? Your birth team will be an important part of your birth experience. The people you choose to have around you during your birth will be there to support you and encourage you through a very intimate, emotional, and...