When you're newly pregnant, there's a good chance you'll hear some words that you've never heard before and don't understand. In this blog post we will cover the most common words or phrases that are related to pregnancy and childbirth so that you don't have to be left wondering what is being said.

Do you want to give birth without the use of medication? Giving birth can be quite difficult if you are not well-prepared physically or mentally. We have some tips to help you prepare your mind for the upcoming labor and delivery and be sure to check out our previous blog post on How to Prepare Your Body for Labor.

Are you considering having a homebirth? Expecting moms who have low-risk pregnancies are eligible to give birth at home. While there are many benefits to having a home birth, we wanted to touch on the main points with this blog post. 

Have you previously had a c-section and now want to have a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)? We have had great success with our VBAC clients and can help you have a great VBAC too. In this blog post, we’ll discuss who is eligible for VBAC, the risks and benefits, and what you can do for self-care.

During your pregnancy, hand-selecting people who will be on your birth team will be tremendously rewarding when labor comes. Read this blog post for tips on how to build an empowering birth team.

Thinking about going on a trip? We have some tips to help you plan for your travels.

We all know about PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome) and how it can affect how we feel leading up to our periods, but did you know that your cycle has four phases, and each phase can affect you differently?

Did you know that labor isn’t over after the delivery of your baby? That's right, labor actually ends with the delivery of the placenta. There are four physical stages of labor, and some emotional stages that go along with them. Let’s talk about what those stages are, how they will look, and how you could be feeling during each stage.

Pregnancy and parenthood is a fascinating time and made all the more fascinating by the changes that occur. Let's take a look at some of the more interesting, lesser-known facts about pregnancy and babies.