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Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas
What’s the difference, and how do I know which one to choose? What’s a Midwife? Midwives are basically the uncomplicated version of an OB/GYN. They are healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, postpartum care, and routine women’s care (i.e., pap smears, birth control, pelvic exams). They tend to take a more holistic approach than your typical OB/GYN, and are usually supportive of mostly unmedicated births or... What’s the difference, and how do I know which one to choose? What’s a Midwife? Midwives are basically the uncomplicated version of an OB/GYN. They are healthcare providers who deal with pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, postpartum care, and routine women’s care (i.e., pap smears, birth control, pelvic exams). They tend to take a more holistic approach than your typical OB/GYN, and are usually supportive of mostly unmedicated births or...
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What I wish I knew before getting pregnant... What I wish I knew before getting pregnant...
Hindsight is 20/20, isn't that what they say? 10 things I wish I had known before I had a baby Let me preface this with a disclaimer: this is just one experience. Moms everywhere experience pregnancy and birth and the “fourth trimester” very differently. This is just a list of the things I wish I had known before my little one came home from the hospital. Buckle up, because it’s... Hindsight is 20/20, isn't that what they say? 10 things I wish I had known before I had a baby Let me preface this with a disclaimer: this is just one experience. Moms everywhere experience pregnancy and birth and the “fourth trimester” very differently. This is just a list of the things I wish I had known before my little one came home from the hospital. Buckle up, because it’s...
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Packing Your Labor Bag Packing Your Labor Bag
Labor Day is Monday! While we all know this day as a day of rest and relaxation from work, the name “labor” obviously stirs up different thoughts for the mom-to-be. Interestingly enough, September is in the top 3 for months in which the most babies are born!!! With that in mind, we thought we would […]
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Labor Day is Monday! While we all know this day as a day of rest and relaxation from work, the name “labor” obviously stirs up different thoughts for the mom-to-be. Interestingly enough, September is in the top 3 for months in which the most babies are born!!! With that in mind, we thought we would […]
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