Hiring a Doula During COVID

Hiring a Doula During COVID

by | May 2, 2020 | Featured, Labor

The reason a family invests in a doula varies as widely as the people involved. Some hire a doula because they desire to have someone who is knowledgeable about all the options and alternatives they may face in labor. Some want a pain medication free delivery. Others...
Plus Sized and Pregnant

Plus Sized and Pregnant

by | Apr 29, 2020 | Care Providers, Featured, Pregnancy

Contrary to popular belief, being plus sized and pregnant does not mean you are destined to be classified as high risk, nor will you necessarily face numerous complications throughout your pregnancy. It’s important to note, some risks during pregnancy can be...
After the Fourth Trimester

After the Fourth Trimester

by | Apr 27, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum

The fourth trimester is considered the three month postpartum period directly following pregnancy and birth.  In that time, we are expected to establish a feeding routine, a sleep routine, get clearance from our OBGYN for normal physical and sexual activity, have the...
What to Expect From a C-Section Birth

What to Expect From a C-Section Birth

by | Apr 15, 2020 | Featured, Postpartum

A c-section birth is considered a major abdominal surgery, but it doesn’t mean you will be laid up in bed for weeks, days, or even more than a few hours.  Knowing what to expect- the good, the bad, the ouchy, will allow you to fill your mental toolbox, so to speak, so...