by thebirthcenter | Apr 15, 2021 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood
by Corinne Daut RN, BSN, IBCLC As mothers, we are told that our breast milk is the perfect food for our baby and contains everything that he or she needs, so we are left puzzled when our pediatrician recommends a vitamin D supplement. Why does the American...
by thebirthcenter | Apr 4, 2021 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood
Many expectant parents find themselves so busy with planning for labor and birth that it can be difficult to imagine what life will be like after the baby arrives. Less time is focused on planning for the postpartum period, also known as the fourth trimester. Here...
by thebirthcenter | Feb 28, 2021 | Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood, Women's Health and Wellness
by Zoë Marcus As Black History Month comes to a close, it’s important to take some time to reflect on the important contributions of Black Americans in the history of reproductive health and midwifery and the ways in which we can support improving outcomes in...
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 | 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...
by thebirthcenter | Nov 1, 2020 | Birth Stories, Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Motherhood
by Courtney Seiders My plan my whole pregnancy was to have my son at The Birth Center. My wife and I fell in love on our initial tour and so it was really set in my mind that I was going to deliver my baby there. I also set it in my mind that I would give birth...
