• Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas Midwives, Obstetricians and Doulas

    12 Aug , 2022

      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...

    13 Jun , 2022

    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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  • Best Equipment for your Pregnancy Workouts Best Equipment for your Pregnancy Workouts

    12 May , 2022

    All the best things to have on hand for pregnancy workouts AND what they’re good for! Since our last article went over squats and kegels, we decided to continue with the theme of prenatal fitness, and give you a list of equipment that will help you be more active during pregnancy! So, when you put down the snacks (because trust us, you’ll be snacking), have these things close by! 1.... All the best things to have on hand for pregnancy workouts AND what they’re good for! Since our last article went over squats and kegels, we decided to continue with the theme of prenatal fitness, and give you a list of equipment that will help you be more active during pregnancy! So, when you put down the snacks (because trust us, you’ll be snacking), have these things close by! 1....

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  • Packing Your Labor Bag Packing Your Labor Bag

    03 Sep , 2015

    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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