Childbirth education classes are an important component as you prepare to give birth. Most birthwork professionals recommend taking childbirth education classes in the third trimester of your pregnancy. This way the information is at the forefront of your mind when the time comes for you to have your baby! If you take the class too … Read more
Breastfeeding is a beautiful thing to do for you and your baby. It takes a lot of time and commitment to choose to breastfeed your child. But what happens to your breasts when you breastfeed? And will your nipples ever be the same again? In essence your nipples should not be forever changed by breastfeeding. … Read more
With pregnancy comes many blessings, and many changes to the body! You might feel nauseous, your feet can swell, your boobs and nipples change. Your blood volume also increases by around 50%, and in some cases up to 100%! This change can affect your circulation. Can poor circulation affect my pregnancy? Maintaining good circulation is … Read more
You’re 37 weeks pregnant and you can no longer ignore the dread that accompanies the excitement of your nearing due date. What is causing this anxiety? Perhaps you have experienced labor and delivery before, and you are nervous about going through it again. Perhaps this is your first time and you aren’t quite sure what … Read more
When Does the Second Stage of Labor Begin? When your cervix is fully dilated and your baby is ready to begin their descent through the birth canal. This is the second stage of labor, also called the pushing stage. It can last up to 2-3 hours or as short as a few minutes. Once the … Read more
How Can I Prepare for Labor and Delivery? The last weeks before you expect to give birth to your baby can be challenging and slow when all you can think about is having your baby in your arms. Maybe your nursery is already prepared. Your diapers stocked, onesies folded, car seats installed. This is the … Read more
While birth can be a magical and spiritual experience, it also can bring a lot of fear and anxiety for some. Whether you have given birth before, or this is your first time. Whether you plan on having a non-medicated birth, or a cesarean section, a home birth, or hospital birth it can be comforting … Read more