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
Did you know that up to 80% of women experience what are called the “baby blues” in the weeks following pregnancy? Feeling a little down, having difficulty sleeping, and even crying for seemingly no reason are all normal parts of … 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
Infant sleep can be like a magical, mythical unicorn in a new parent’s world. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked something like “How can I get my baby to sleep at night?” or “Is my baby … 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
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
International Bereaved Mother’s Day was founded by CarlyMarie Dudly. This year it takes place today, May 7, one week before traditional Mother’s Day. It is a day that we honor and remember any parent who has lost a child, … Read More
Are you pregnant? Really pregnant? We know it can be tough to find something to do as your due date comes and goes, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite ways to pass the time when you’re 40+ … Read More
You might be wondering, what is “The Facebook Backup” I’ve sat on this post for almost a year. But a recent rise in posts in online doula communities searching for a Facebook backup has prompted me to open it back … Read More