Pushing During Labor

Pushing During Labor

When Push(ing) Comes to Shove- Grateful Dead All of the waiting, and laboring and now it is finally time to push your baby out! Have you ever thought about actually pushing a baby out of your vagina? Many people have questions about pushing in labor. For example:  How...
Hiring a Doula During COVID

Hiring a Doula During COVID

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...
Dads and Doulas- Why it’s a great idea

Dads and Doulas- Why it’s a great idea

“We don’t need a doula. I can do those things,” said lots of dads everywhere. We know you may have heard this, or said even said it yourself.  Guess what? You are 100% correct! You CAN do those things. Having a doula is not a requirement for a successful birth and...
Do We Have to Do the Eye Goop?

Do We Have to Do the Eye Goop?

Parenting is hard – right from the start. Every parent wants to make the best decisions they can for their children. It can get overwhelming as you try to navigate all the decisions that come with pregnancy and newborn procedures. Many families want to know, do...
Making the Most Out of Your Hospital Stay

Making the Most Out of Your Hospital Stay

Hospital deliveries can be expensive, but did you know you can get more out of the experience than just the delivery of your baby? Your hospital can be a very helpful place when it comes to stocking you with supplies. Think of me as your hospital-stay-freebie guru....
Delayed Cord Clamping

Delayed Cord Clamping

Did you know humans have not always engaged in umbilical cord clamping after delivery? It’s a relatively new concept. But then again, so is delayed cord clamping.  Erasmus Darwin, grandfather to the more commonly known Charles Darwin, said,  “[…] injurious to...