Preganancy

Pregnancy, the excitement, the joy, the new experiences. From first pregnancy to your last, this is the place to check out all things pregnancy-related.

What you need to know when choosing a care provider.

Finding out your are pregnant is exciting, and the first thing you need to do is find the best care provider for you and baby in this amazing time. Midwife or Obgyn, here are the questions you should be asking.

Brandi’s Cesarean Birth

Cesarean birth can be absolutely amazing and empowering for some women. I totally belive that if there was a baby inside you that came out, you gave birth! And some times we have to give up our ideal birth for the life saving one… here is one Mamma’s story.

Stages of Labor

What are the stages of labor? Do you know what to expect, how it will feel? And what you can do for each stage of labor? Here is what my Midwife told me before I went into labor

Who you really need to have in the delivery room

No matter how many times you have given birth it is a momentus occasion, one we often want to share with those we love, but who should you really have in the delivery room with you?

Labor Pain Management

I believe that if you had an uncomplicated pregnancy, and are having an uncomplicated delivery it is possible to have a pain free birth. And here are some tips to help you do that.

The Suprising Truth about Pain of Childbirth

The pain of childbirth is often the only aspect that we focus on when pregnant. But it may not be what you think.

What is a Postpartum Sitz Bath, and How to take one.

After a woman gives birth I belive she should have a very relaxing and pampered couple of weeks. However in this day and age most of us are expected to hit the ground running and at full tilt no less. One of the best ways to combat this and help speed up your recovery postpartum is with a sitz bath.

What is a Doula?

Working with a doula makes pregnancy, labour, childbirth and postpartum easier for not only a new Mom but the whole family. Know what a Doula does, the benefits to you, and how to find the right Doula for your support team!

The Hands-Down Best Labor Advice I Ever Found

AWESOME birthing tips for preventing tearing while giving birth and how to push while in labor! BEST LABOR ADIVCE I’ve ever found or heard.

How finding my “Happy Place” calmed my Panic Attacks…

Finding your happy place in the middle of a panic attack may not be the easiest thing in the world. But if you have a happy place before an attack strikes it can make it easier to handle. Here is how I found my happy place in the middle of giving birth.