Choosing a Birth Doula in Putnam County NY If you’re reading this blog, you’re likely either pregnant or preparing to become pregnant. Meaning one of the biggest days of your …
Prenatal Birth Planning Session: What to Expect
The only thing predictable about giving birth is that it is unpredictable. You may be okay with the unknown or it may scare you; both feelings are common. Just because …
W is for Water
Have you heard of hydrotherapy? It’s basically a fancy name for an aspect of alternative medicine involving the use of water for pain relief. In today’s blog we will only …
V is for Vernix
When we think of new babies, we tend to think of perfectly pink, clean bundles of love. So it may be surprising when your baby is born with white goo all over …
P is for Placenta Encapsulation
What is Placenta Encapsulation? Placenta encapsulation is a process that turns your placenta into a supplement that can ease your postpartum recovery. What do I need to do? When you …
G is for Group B Strep
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a bacteria that is indigenous to the gastrointestinal tract and vagina. GBS colonization occurs in roughly 25% of healthy adult. A positive culture (done via …
E is for Epidural
Epidural anesthesia is the most common form of pain relief during labor and delivery. An epidural is a medical procedure whereby a catheter is inserted into the epidural space of …
D is for Delayed Cord Clamping
Delayed Cord Clamping is the prolongation of time between the delivery of your baby and the clamping and cutting of their umbilical cord; the delay can range from 30 seconds …