Pregnancy is physically demanding! For 40 weeks your body will be shared with another person who’s every need depends on your body. And then they are born! Generally speaking, you …
What to Know When Preparing for a VBAC
When some women are being wheeled into the operating room for their c section they know they want a vaginal birth the next time. This is known as a vaginal …
What Color is Amniotic Fluid?
Have you ever stopped to think about your amniotic fluid? What is it composed of? Does it have a smell? What color is amniotic fluid? While the purpose of this …
Choosing a Birth Doula in Greenwich CT
Choosing a Birth Doula in Greenwich CT The day you bring your child into the world ranks as one of the most memorable days of your life. An important factor …
Choosing a Birth Doula in Dutchess County NY
The birth of your child is one of the most important days in your life. Having a supportive birth team is an important factor in having a positive birth experience. …
You Might Poop When Pushing. But It’s Not a Big Deal.
It’s no secret that we all poop. Not trying to be gross. We take in food and must eliminate the waste. This is a biologically normal process. In fact, if …
Placenta Previa
Placenta previa is a condition effecting roughly 1/200 pregnancies. Normally the placenta attaches to the top or sides of the uterus. However, when the placenta either partially or totally covers …
Y is for Yoga
Humans began practicing yoga approximately 5,000 years ago! I’m sure it comes as no surprise to you that it can be beneficial during all seasons of life. There are yoga …
U is for Ultrasound
Ultrasound imaging is a prenatal test that uses sound waves to obtain images of your unborn baby and check their development. They were originally used during WWII to detect enemy …
R is for Rh Factor
The Rh Factor is an inherited protein that may be found on the surface of your red blood cells. You are Rh positive (Rh+) if your blood cells contain the …
Q is for Queasiness
If you’re reading this, you’re likely pregnant or planning to become pregnant. I’m sure it doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone reading this that morning sickness is common during …
H is for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
As many as 70-80% of women experience some morning sickness during pregnancy. Fortunately for these women the nausea and vomiting tend to subside by around 12 weeks gestation. Unfortunately, there …
Acupuncture and Pregnancy – A Brief overview with Dr. Kurt Beil, ND, LAc, MPH
Recently there has been a movement towards a more holistic approach to pregnancy and healthcare in general. Traditional medicine approaches, such as acupuncture and Chinese medicine, are becoming more mainstream …
Five Things You Don’t Have to Do (Just Because You’re Hiring a Doula)
Doulas are non-medical birth professionals who provide physical, emotional, and educational support before, during, and after the birth of a baby. A doula will support your decisions because you are the …