In many hospitals, cutting the umbilical cord as soon as a baby is born (known as ICC or immediate cord clamping) is still a fairly common procedure. But decades of research has proved that delayed cord clamping — waiting at least 60 seconds, or until the cord stops...
Mothers-to-be are well-versed in the fact that labor is going to be uncomfortable. Which is why women often take time to invest in how to be ready themselves for delivery. Whether it’s reading books, talking to other mothers about their experiences, or taking...
Being pregnant is tough enough on your body. But being sick while you’re pregnant really takes a toll. Whether you realize it or not, your pregnant body is already doing so much every single day to nurture your growing baby, which is why trying to fight off a cold can...
4 Birthing positions better than on your back In the U.S., women giving birth on their backs in a hospital bed is not uncommon. Most mothers spend hours laboring on their backs, usually strapped to uncomfortable monitors and IVs or other medications they may be...
In recent years, there’s been a growing wave of women discovering the amazing impact a birth doula can have on labor and delivery. But if you don’t know what a doula is or does, let’s start with the basics. A doula is a trained professional, hired to support and...
Join Renee the Midwife and special Guest Nicki Herrera from The Training Club and Birth Fit SCV as they chat about fitness before, during and after pregnancy. Transciption of the interview: Renee: Hi everyone. Welcome to Facebook Live. We are not a Midwife Monday...
Some women go into their child’s birth feeling calm, cool and collected. They simply trust in their body’s innate ability to grow and deliver a baby. But others, no matter how hard they try, have a harder time calming their nerves. It’s understandable...
We’re told all the time that one of the many perks of breastfeeding is that it’s completely free. While the cost of formula can really add up, with all of the breastfeeding contraptions and devices out there, so can nursing. There are simply many so products on the...
Pregnancy is a time for rest and relaxation, right? We’re constantly telling pregnant women to take a load off, kick up their feet, enjoy that extra milkshake! While it’s true that you should respect your body, and sometimes that means extra rest and the occasional...
When you’re trying to conceive, there are a fair amount of unknowns. Likewise, there are certain things you can’t control. But when it comes to your diet, new research is constantly suggesting that the food you eat (or don’t eat) can have major impacts on your...
