Pregnancy, Baby, Postpartum advice for Prospective Mothers
Pregnancy is always an exciting feeling for prospective mothers. You’d love to know how the baby looks, touch their feet, and show how much you love them. Are you close to your delivery day and wondering how the process will be? Aside from packing a bag of necessities and learning birth delivery tips, you must…
Going to prenatal yoga spots can help you keep fit while carrying your baby. This exercise has several advantages for both you and your unborn child. Many types of activities, such as jogging and strength routines, are safe unless otherwise advised by your physician. Because of its unique ability to both stretch and strengthen your…
Did you give birth to your baby recently? Congratulations! It’s important to be fair to yourself before you start worrying about having your body back or simply returning to your prior routine. Consider taking a few moments to enjoy the newborn’s scent, pamper yourself, and allow others to help you out. In the first two…
Who is a doula? Doulas are people who provide care and assistance throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Doulas are not licensed medical practitioners. They do not give childbirth or medical treatment. A certified doula is someone who has completed a training program and an exam on how to assist pregnant women during this wonderful but difficult…
Douching refers to the act of washing one’s vagina with water. It is a practice that some women perform with the hope of cleaning the body thoroughly and preventing odor. However, this is wrong. Image: Vagina Douching In most cases, vinegar is combined with the water, while some premade douche treatments contain baking soda or…
Whether you are having your first baby or your fifth, many expectant parents worry about the early weeks and months after the baby’s arrival. And for good reason. Up to 80% of new parents experience baby blues, which are defined as a normal adjustment period in the first 2-3 weeks after birth that resolves without…
If you have been pregnant for 8 months or more, you’d know that the day of child delivery is close. There are unique signs that labor is 24 to 48 hours away which can include menstrual cramps, loose joints, water gushing, etc. However, these signs vary depending on the individual. Despite the uncertainty in perfectly…
Written by: Anne Ferguson One of my recent clients wanted to share her success story using Hypnobabies and One Strong Mama among other strategies for anyone looking for answers and wrestling with what to do after a previous fourth-degree tear. My client’s story: 4 years ago I had a 4th-degree tear. Labor was not productive, no coaching or support from staff,…
by Anne Ferguson During pregnancy and during a person’s birthing time (labor), care providers (nurses, doctors, and midwives) may offer to check a birthing person’s cervix. It may not always be presented as your choice but it is! And, more and more, I find that families I support are choosing few if any cervical checks…
Being pregnant with a child and the process of birthing is a mixed experience with the good and the bad. There are days when you’re joyous, thinking of the baby’s appearance and expecting the future. In other times, you may be sick and depressed. One example is having a sinus infection while pregnant. Sinus infection…