June 14, 2019

Variation in Labor - Be Empowered Birth Series

June 14, 2019/ Little Lilacs Birth Services/ Emily Poe

As women we spend so much time preparing for labor and delivery of our baby, but sometimes we forget how unpredictable birth can be! Here’s a glimpse into the variations of labor, the pros and cons of each and how to handle every scenario.

June 11, 2019

Understanding Your Body - Be Empowered Birth Series

June 11, 2019/ Little Lilacs Birth Services/ Annie Dorin

The women’s body is incredible in its ability to grow and birth a baby! In this blog, we looked at some of those most amazing elements from the uterus, to the cervix and placenta, in our Be Empowered Birth Blog Series!

June 07, 2019

Third Stage of Labor - Be Empowered Birth Series

June 07, 2019/ Little Lilacs Birth Services/ Stacey Ritter

The third stage of labor refers to the birth or expulsion of the placenta. Following the excitement of birth, the mother may feel surprised when her caregiver instructs her to “push for the placenta.” She may feel shaky or very emotional, and she may be either acutely aware that contractions have not completely subsided, or so engrossed with the new baby that she doesn't even notice them.

June 04, 2019

Second Stage of Labor - Be Empowered Birth Series

June 04, 2019/ Little Lilacs Birth Services/ Stacey Ritter

The second stage of labor comes with a renewed sense of energy. As a laboring woman has worked with her body to get to this part, the joy and excitement of getting to meet their little one so soon, becomes even more real, as you begin to push. Specifically, the second stage of labor begins once the body has completely dilated, and begins the process of pushing the baby through the birth canal. Discover your pushing preferences and learn a few tips for your baby’s arrival!

May 31, 2019

Rupture of Membranes - Be Empowered Birth Series

May 31, 2019/ Little Lilacs Birth Services/ Stacey Ritter

In the movies, we often see the onset of labor to begin with a dramatic moment of the expecting mothers water breaking, and needing to rush to the hospital. Though that does make for good entertainment, it is very rarely what actually occurs in labor. Typically, less than 10-%15% will experience their water breaking before the onset of labor. Most commonly, your water will break at some point during labor, or you may be one of the lucky ones for the rare birth of your baby en caul!

May 28, 2019

Questions to Ask Your Provider - Be Empowered Birth Series

May 28, 2019/ Little Lilacs Birth Services/ Laura Kelly

The provider you choose for your pregnancy and birth is such a crucial choice. Who you choose will be a really large factor in determining if you are satisfied with your birth experience, and there are a lot of different views, as well as a wide range of normal practices when it comes to labor and birth. Read about questions to ask during provider interviews or during your care to prepare for your birth!