It is commonly understood that exercising while pregnant is important. But why exactly? While exercising does not guarantee that your birth will be shorter or “pain-free”, it does engage the major muscles that are needed in childbirth. This means that you are priming...
In the United States, an ultrasound is typically scheduled for 35 weeks of pregnancy. Providers are looking for a few different things during this imaging, one being the position of the baby. The optimal position for childbirth is a baby in the head-down position....
When one parent suggests hiring a doula (and it’s the dad/partner more often than you think), one of the most common responses the other parent expresses is “Do we really need one?” Partners may feel like supporting the mom/birthing person is their job. The...
Most families spend a significant amount of time preparing for labor and birth when they are expecting a new baby (or babies). But what happens when the dust settles, and you are home with your new baby? All the attention is usually given to the baby, but during the...
Most new families feel like the first months after birth are a blur. With Covid, and social distancing measures in place, it can feel isolating! While we all hoped that this virus would be short-lived and that we all quickly return to pre-pandemic life, it is clear...
