The Birth Partner: Childbirth Education & Dads
As written by my wonderful, loving, and witty husband, David. 1. OVERALL KNOWLEDGE OF THE CHILDBIRTH PROCESS (AND ANY EVENT OR PROCESS...
Kangaroo Care
What is kangaroo care? A method of skin-to-skin contact, kangaroo care is further defined as holding your diapered baby on your bare...
Ask the Midwife: Certified Nurse Midwife
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of speaking with Alexis Gee, a Certified Nurse Midwife from Michigan. She was kind enough to take...
The Great Divide: Diastisis Recti
Sometimes referred to as "mummy tummy," diastasis recti is a common side effect of carrying a small human around in your belly for nine...
Your Changing Body: All About the Abs
This week we are going to focus on the abdominal muscles. Your abdominal muscles are essential in helping you to achieve and maintain...
Organization Spotlight: Improving Birth
A big thanks to Carla DeVries of Improving Birth - Ann Arbor for sharing this information with us about an awesome organization! For more...
Preparing for Pregnancy
Either begin or maintain a healthy fitness routine. Be realistic in your goals and find an activity that you enjoy. Watch what you eat....
Carla's Birth Story
After the surprisingly fast 4 hour labor with my firstborn son, I felt like it was a fluke. I knew when I was pregnant with my second...
Ready or not, here I come!
We've all heard the stories of mommas If you expect a precipitous labor, head to the birthplace immediately and alert your caregiver....
Let it Pulse
When to cut the umbilical cord has been a long debated topic among childbirth professionals. Most doctors have leaned to the conservative...
