Prenatal Vitamins: How to Choose Which Prenatal is Right For You?
Prenatal vitamins support fetal and placenta development, and the overall health for mommy. Whether your pregnancy was planned or you unexpectedly journeyed into motherhood, the first recommendation is to become aware of your nutrition. What are Prenatal Vitamins? A prenatal vitamin is a supplement taken 2-3x a daily to ensure the absorption of important nutrients […]
Ways to Prepare for Pregnancy as a Family
Pregnancy is an exciting and memorable time for both the mother and father to be. There are lots of preparations and planning to do as you get ready for the child. The bliss you enjoy during gestation is determined by the preparations you make before you get pregnant. For this reason, to help you have […]
Benefits of Massage During Labor
Massage is one of the oldest healing traditions. It has therapeutic properties induced by manipulating your soft-tissue or muscles to enhance your general well-being and health. More so, it influences how a woman goes through labor as well as the progression of labor. There are numerous benefits of the nurturing and sensitive touch of a […]
Is it Possible to Have a Breech Birth at Home?
What is a Breech Birth? A breech birth is when the baby is in position to descend bottom first instead of head first. Believe it or not, 3–5% of pregnant women at term (37–40 weeks pregnant) have a breech baby. Medical professionals will often consider this to be a high risk for natural birth however […]
What to Expect During Your Second Trimester
The second trimester marks the second phase of the pregnancy journey. This trimester ranges from the 13th to the 28th week. Essentially, this trimester lasts between the fourth, fifth, and sixth months of pregnancy. For most women, the second trimester is the easiest and most comfortable. The fatigue and morning sickness gradually begins to fade. […]
8 Facts About the Placenta
The placenta is a vital organ that enables your baby to grow inside your womb. Within a few days of conception, this organ begins to grow. It takes over with the umbilical cord by the time your baby is 12 weeks old. This organ supplies antibodies, oxygen, and nutrients to your unborn child. Here are […]
Pieces of a Woman – Commentary by Fadwah Halaby
On Friday this week, I had the privilege to watch this trending Netflix movie with Jen Kamel of VBACFacts and a few other birth workers. I enjoyed the movie as it invoked many emotions while watching this family unravel around the loss of their baby at a home birth. Pieces of a Woman. I don’t […]
Birth Plan: Why You Need a Midwife and Doula
The Birth Plan If you are an expectant mother, then you understand the importance of having a birth plan. Each couple will have a different plan for their pregnancy and birth; this plan is associated with their wishes and values. Do you have a birth plan? Does your birth plan include a Midwife and Doula? […]
What Are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
Braxton Hicks contractions take place during the third trimester of pregnancy. These are different from regular contractions. Whether you are an experienced mom-to-be or a first-time mom, Braxton Hicks contractions can be worrying for you. In this article, we will explain Braxton Hicks contractions and how to know the difference. Your Body is Getting Ready […]