By: Kosta Miachin Conventional medical wisdom used to hold that during pregnant women should not exercise, but now new evidence shows that exercise can have plenty of benefits for pregnant women and their babies. It seems like a no brainer that the benefits of exercise, i.e. better sleep and mood, greater flexibility and core strength, would…
By: Katrina Rice For many women who are expecting a child, there is always this pressure to enjoy a perfect pregnancy by having the best prenatal diet. This concept of perfection gives a sense of accomplishment that they have provided the best possible nourishment for their unborn baby. But with so many conflicting information out there,…
By: Cassie Phillips When you first discover you’re expecting, you’ll probably feel excited and a little overwhelmed. As you begin your pregnancy, there are many decisions to make. However, few, if any, are as important as finding and obtaining quality maternity care. In all likelihood, a midwife will attend you throughout your pregnancy and childbirth unless…
I just published a new story on Medium about the new breed of doulas. The new breed of doulas, to me, means birth supporters who understand that their toolbox has to include more than just their doula training – much much more. For me personally, it is a completion of my training in Hypnobirthing, Yoga, Chinese…
Back in the old days, before hospitals, birth centers and C-sections, women gave birth naturally, at home (often even outside in nature), either unassisted or assisted by a female relative or a midwife. These women did not have medical training, but being women, they knew the natural cycles of the female body and the way…