by thebirthcenter | Jan 2, 2021 | Complimentary Practitioners, Women's Health and Wellness
by Anna Marie Trotman It may feel strange to be reading about “The Best of 2020” because you would have to be hiding under a rock not to know that this has been a doozy of a year. COVID-19 has taken a toll on our physical, mental, and social...
by thebirthcenter | Dec 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Although there’s very little data on how pregnant and nursing mothers will respond to a COVID-19 vaccine, professional organizations (see links below) say the benefits are very likely to outweigh the risks. Pregnant women appear to have the same chance of...
by thebirthcenter | Dec 19, 2020 | Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood
by Lamya Abdel-Rahman The days leading up to Zayne’s birth were filled with uncertainty. This would be my first birth experience. How would I handle the labor pains? What would the pain be like? How will labor start? My birth plan was straightforward. No...
by thebirthcenter | Dec 5, 2020 | Complimentary Practitioners, Women's Health and Wellness
Advice from the World Health Organization Looking After our Mental Health Measures to restrict movement is a part of our new way of life, more and more of us are making huge changes to our daily routines. The Birth Center staff is asking that you follow the CDC...
by thebirthcenter | Nov 12, 2020 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood
by Lynne Govatos, MPA, CD(DONA) A question that came up at our last doula meet and greet was, “How do I know which doula is right for me?” More often than not, choosing a doula can be a tough decision. I thought I would compile a list of questions that I...