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Photography for Every Birth
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Length of Labor
The length of labor can vary widely. Many new parents are surprised to discover that their process may be over 30 hours long. First babies are...
Risks, Benefits, Options
As the process of labor unfolds couples are often presented with decisions. Your nurse or doctor/midwife may present a choice to you. Or, it may...
AROM
Stands for “artificial rupture of membranes.” This means that the bag of waters is released on purpose by your doctor or midwife. It is done with...
Why Hire a Doula?
Watch the video below to learn about why you may want to hire a doula.
Touch and Massage
Touch and massage can be powerful, effective tools as comfort techniques. During labor the uterus is sending substantial messages to the brain that...
Elements of a Birth Plan
Keep your birth plan simple. Nurses do not want to read birthing philosophy essays. Simply create a list of things that are important to you. ...
How to Choose a Care Provider
Your care provider is your doctor or midwife. First of all, decided if you’d like to use a doctor, OBGYN, or a midwife, CNM or DEM. Educate...
Discover the benefits of delayed cord clamping.
When to call your Doula
Your doula spends her entire life being on call, ready to drop everything at any time to assist you during labor. Let her know when labor first...
When to Go to the Hospital
After labor begins, when is a good time to go to the hospital? Should you go at the first twinge of a contraction? Likely you will be excited but...
Mantras
Rhythm is important during labor. Many women sway. Some chant. While it is not necessary, having a mantra can be powerful and help maintain...