How to Create Community in the Age of Covid and Social Distancing

Aug 11, 2021 | Postpartum, Pregnancy

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...

Little Reminders and Suggestions for Relaxation in Pregnancy

Aug 11, 2021 | Pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a time filled with joy, excitement, and love, but it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and fear. Studies have shown that “prenatal stress can have significant effects on pregnancy, maternal health and human development across the lifespan”. While...

Conversations to Have with Loved Ones Before the Baby is Born

Aug 11, 2021 | Pregnancy

It is important to prepare and plan as best as you can before the baby arrives (in HypnoBirthing®, we refer to the first 40 days after birth as the Fourth Trimester). While, you do need to get clothing, diapers, and crib, and all those things, preparing for a baby...

What Makes Someone “High Risk” in Pregnancy?

Aug 11, 2021 | Pregnancy

The short answer is: it depends who you ask!  The long answer is that traditional western medicine has relatively strict markers that would automatically label someone as high risk.  These markers could be: Above 35 years of ageGestational...

How to Find the Right Care Provider for Your Birth

Aug 11, 2021 | Birth, Pregnancy

One of the most important elements in giving birth is feeling safe, no matter where it is that you are planning to give birth. Once you establish which setting this is for you, the next step would be to look for the right care provider.  Questions to ask yourself...