Tag: childbirth
Why A Baby-Friendly Designation Matters
Every family wants to make the best choices for their baby. Deciding how to feed their newborn is a very personal choice for moms....
Help! My Abs Split During Pregnancy, Now What? :: Navigating Postpartum...
It’s no secret that women’s bodies go through a lot of changes during and after pregnancy. Some of these changes can be quite fun...
Why Quitting Breastfeeding Was Best for Our Family
Breastfeeding is a touchy subject that tends to ignite strong emotions in many moms.
It is very emotional for me for several reasons. With my...
When Your Dream Delivery Becomes Your Worst Nightmare
The delivery plan.
I waited all day knowing I was in early labor. My delivery was going to be amazing, I was certain of it....
Understanding the Full Spectrum of My Birth Care Options
When we were expecting our firstborn, my husband and I took great care selecting where we would give birth, wanting the best environment, birth...
Her Name Was Cindy: A Mother’s Thank You to Nurses Everywhere
Her name was Cindy. That was all I really knew about her. She had blonde hair and blue eyes, an open face and a...
Ask An Expert:: Midwifery & Low Intervention Births
What exactly is a midwife?
Generally, a midwife does prenatal care, cares for a woman in labor, and sees her after she has her baby...
Thinking of Trying to Conceive? Now’s a great time to get...
The best way to have a healthy pregnancy is to be healthy during preconception. At baby+co., they believe that supporting people to become as...
Thinking About: What to Wear in Labor
I recently had a friend who had her third baby. She labored at home for as long as possible, then made it to the...
A Registry for Mama!
While I was pregnant, I spent so much time on the future needs of my baby that it took up as much time as...
Real Life :: A UCHealth Birth Story by Lindsey Birkett
My first birth experience was not what I expected, imagined, or wanted and did not leave me with warm, fuzzy thoughts.
So when I got...
OB/GYN Physicians Support Low-Intervention Births
You may have heard by now that Rose Medical Center has opened the state’s first birth center inside a hospital. For moms who are...
Should you consider a midwife instead of OB/GYN?
Many women hear the word “midwife” and think immediately of childbirth. But did you know that Certified Nurse Midwives are trained to care for...
Childbirth Education: Understanding Your Options
For newly pregnant women, the sheer amount of information and resources can be overwhelming. You’ll come across conflicting advice and recommendations from books, websites,...