Childbirth Information
A holiday is not a medical reason for an induction!
When I was newly pregnant with my second baby, I went to my first appointment with my doctor. Before I even got back to the…
Birth Videos as Birth Control for Teens
{Steps up to the soapbox} I honestly LOATHE the idea of high schools using birth videos as birth control. Maybe it is because I get…
The Culture of Risk
“It’s just not worth the risk”“I don’t want to expose my baby to ANY risk!”“I’m not comfortable with any risks” I hear these comments, and…
Looking for the ONE best?
We ALL want the best for our babies! That’s a good desire that can serve you well – or become a hard burden. Wanting the…
Is what I’m feeling postpartum depression?
Having a baby can be an emotional upheaval, and struggling to adjust can be totally normal. But postpartum depression isn’t normal – and it can…
Postpartum! Postpartum! Postpartum!
Go to any stock photo place. Deposit Photos, Adobe Stock, Shutterstock, whatever. Search for the word “postpartum” and take a look at the results. How…
Busting Birth Myths: Dels of Pain
I see it all the time. Friends and family share it with me, fellow birth professionals share it on their pages, people text it to…
Keys to surviving the first few months of parenthood
1. Figure out your baby’s schedule instead of trying to make your baby conform to yours. Lots of parents sit down and make a schedule…
Missing Chromosome disorders
Most disorders of missing chromosomes involve only partially missing chromosomes, with one exception: Turner syndrome happens when the baby girl has a single X chromosome…
Confused About Early Labor?
Take a look at these screen shots, all taken from various pregnancy related sites marketed towards pregnant people within 5 minutes of each other. Notice…
Birth Story Palooza!
Pregnant women all too often hear nothing but horror stories when pregnant. Just what every pregnant mom needs to hear. It’s become so much of…
If you don’t want it, just say no!
Warning: Rant ahead! I wrote this years ago – the original version was a little more, um…passionate. I’ve just now toned it down to where…