Kangaroo care, also known as skin-to-skin, is when your newborn baby is placed directly on your chest area, belly to belly, which brings an array of benefits for mother and baby. Benefits including the the increased ability for baby to regulate their temperature, increases the production of oxytocin (also helping the delivery of the placenta), and so much more!
Read MoreJournaling is a tool that allows you to reflect on the memories of feeling the first kicks, thoughts and feelings about appointments and the big changes in pregnancy. Today, there are many ways to track and journal these moments from traditional writing methods to using our always evolving technology options. Read more to find the option that is best for you!
Read MoreInduction may be described as planned initiation of the onset of labor and can include two common reasons for induction of labor can include maternal or provider preference, and medical necessity. Induction comes with many options, and should be greatly researched. Read our blog today for an overview of induction!
Read MorePreparing your hospital bag can feel overwhelming to determined all of not only your birth and postpartum needs, but your birth partners and if you other children. When I searched Pinterest for “hospital bag packing list” as a first time mom, I was instantly overwhelmed. So, we are creating a blog on the top things to bring and upgrade your hospital birth. In fact, you probably won’t find these on many other lists, but we did our research and found what we couldn’t let you go into labor without them!
Read MoreGestational Diabetes can occur in pregnancy when too much glucose stays in the blood. This blog brings you information on testing and treating gestational diabetes in pregnancy. Enjoying these informative blogs? Be sure to keep following our Be Empowered Birth Blog Series!
Read MoreThe first stage of labor is divided into three phases: early labor, active labor, and transition. In the first stage of labor the body works to efface and dilate the cervix. In this blog, we go over each stage of labor, while also touching on the comfort measures to help you prepare! Be sure to keep following our Be Empowered Birth Blog Series!
Read MoreWhether you are an expecting mother or preparing to grow your family, you have many birth options in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex. Today’s guest blog includes a wealth of information on understanding your provider options, cost and additional elements that go into choosing the best provider for you and your family!
What an incredible journey we have been on through the Be Empowered Birth Blog Series. When it comes to birth, information is power, and we have tried to include as much as possible in this special series. But we must end this series where it all begins—Z = Zygote!
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