If you know anything at all about me you’ll know that cooking never was my thing. In fact, in the first 23 years of my marriage, my husband cooked dinner. A few years ago we had some life changes … Read More
Medical billing is a very complex arena. Whole departments are dedicated to it for many medical providers. For many years doulas have made the mistaken assumption that there is a CPT code that applies to doulas. Sources citing this code … Read More
Pregnancy symptoms. There is no doubt that pregnancy brings a whole host of new physical/emotional sensations along with it. But there are some pregnancy symptoms that you should never ignore. As with any immediate concerns, head into the emergency room … Read More
Long before baby arrives, many parents choose to take a breastfeeding class. For many, this will be their first exposure to the world of breastfeeding. These classes cover important topics like how to achieve a good latch, how to properly … Read More
Doulas don’t empower people. There, I said it. I bet the heads of quite a few doulas just exploded. Or maybe your head turned fully around like a bad scene out of The Exorcist. But hang in there, I’m going … Read More
I want to take a minute and talk about induction of labor. The opinions on induction of labor are as varied as the people who feel free to offer them so readily. Many only what to share what amounts to … Read More
Let’s face it. When it comes to what we put in our bodies, sometimes we take calculated risks. Sushi for example. Sushi can carry foodborne illnesses and parasites. For many of us, it’s something we will indulge in occasionally, except … Read More
Comes to El Rio Birth and Women’s Health Center “It makes us feel as if we’re not alone. A lot of times we think, ‘I’m the only one going through this’, but then you go to group and you’re … Read More
When it comes to placenta encapsulation, many think that there is a special, lab-sterile space where the placenta is taken to be processed. You may envision an entirely stainless steel space. Perhaps a place like a restaurant kitchen. A place … Read More
Hydration is important during pregnancy. As we move into the warmer months here in Tucson, dehydration during pregnancy becomes even more of a concern. In our dry climate, it is easy for us to lose more water than we take … Read More