Hydration is essential 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
UPDATE 5-1-2021: Your Tucson Doulas are attending births at all local hospitals except for Northwest Women’s Center. Northwest Women’s Center’s restrictive visitor policies do not allow for doula support outside of established and limited visiting hours. UPDATE 5/28/2020: Effective Immediately … Read More
There’s a post that has been passed around Facebook this week. It’s a post that shows an up-close picture of an electronic fetal scalp electrode. Aka, an internal fetal monitor. See below. Birth professionals all across Facebook have been sharing … Read More
Fear of a name increases fear of a thing itself.” Albus Dumbledore Of course, the name in the quote above references is Voldemort. You know, the bad guy in the Harry Potter series. In the birthing world, our Voldemort of the … Read More
Your family is growing! During early pregnancy, taking a childbirth class may not be on the top of your “must do” list. However, as your due date grows closer you may start to feel the pull of more information, options … Read More
Oh, the woes of pregnancy sleep. Let’s face it. While pregnancy can be a time of excitement and joy, it can also be a time of lack of sleep. As your baby grows, often your inability to catch a good night’s … Read More
When it comes to preparing for labor also known as birth planning, there are a few things that we like to discuss with clients in our childbirth education classes. The first is that birth is a journey. You know … Read More
After your baby’s birth, you may experience soreness or swelling of your perineum or vulva. Many clients ask what can be done to help with pain and healing once home from the hospital. In the first 24 hours, cold typically … Read More
Pregnancy symptoms. There is no doubt that pregnancy brings a whole host of new physical/emotional sensations. But there are some pregnancy symptoms that you should never ignore. As with any immediate concerns, head into the emergency room (if before 20 … 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