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I bet your britches you’re asking WHY create a birth plan in the first place. Well, here are my initial thoughts: First off, call it a birth guide (or birth preferences), because that’s what it is. A birth guide outlines your hopes and wishes for the best possible birth while taking into account potential rabbit […]
Around 30 weeks I started experiencing quite a bit of lower back and pelvis discomfort. I’m stiff when walking and at night my pelvis pops when I roll from side to side. My little one is getting bigger and seeing that this is my second pregnancy in 2 years I assume my body is reacting […]
During my first pregnancy I read and read and read. There was so much to learn and absorb before Jem was born. I got many recommendations, but when it all boils down these 5 books are my top, ultimate must-reads. If you are expecting or your pregnant mama friends are looking for a quality read […]
Sadie Dear from Brambles and Honey has become a fabulous blog friend over the last while. Her blog is sweet as can be and she has built a fabulous community where mamas can share and visit. Today she is here to spill her birth story! Thank you, Sadie!Oh, and after you’re done reading be sure […]
source Joining Julia at A Little Bit of All of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This week’s focus is New Baby Care. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! As soon as most American babies are earth side they are poked with their first vaccination – Hepatitis B in accordance […]
I can’t stress enough how much my perspective of birth plans has evolved between my two pregnancies. I still believe they are important and helpful, but ultimately my main wish is that both mama and baby are healthy when all is said and done. It doesn’t take a whole lot of words to convey that. […]
Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This week’s focus is Birth Support. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! This morning before Dominic left for work he tucked the covers around my shoulders and whispered, “Drink lots of water and do your […]
Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This week’s focus is Choosing a Care Provider. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! It really is the heart of midwifery to support a woman to do what a woman knows she can do. Lesley […]
Joining Julie at A Little Bit of All of It for her Preparing for Birth Series. This week’s focus is Childbirth Education. Want to participate? Learn about all the upcoming topics here! During my first pregnancy Dominic and I took Bradley classes. It was the perfect fit for us as first time parents since it […]
Last week I spent 30 minutes explaining a blood work request to the clinic – read more about my experience with co-managed healthcare here. I seethed at how difficult this was all becoming. Should I just switch to the clinic’s OB? Should I just spend the money to pay out pocket for the test and […]
For both of my pregnancies I have opted for co-managed healthcare between a non-hospital birth center and a clinic/hospital that my insurance contracts with. This definitely isn’t the easiest option, but I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way. Co-managed healthcare has allowed me to have immense support from my midwife team while balancing the […]