Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very important time in a woman's life as she begins to grow a child in her uterus. This topic covers things necessary to know while pregnant.

ASK: Can I have a prenatal massage close to my due date?

ASK: How can I still be empowered during a high risk pregnancy?

ASK: I’ve just found out I’m pregnant but I’ve engaged in some bad behaviors, is my baby ok?

ASK: I’m about 16 weeks pregnant and my baby isn’t moving, is this normal?

ASK: How can i give my baby the best possible immune system?

ASK: If I want a midwife as my provider but I’m told I’m high risk, what can I do?

ASK: Later in my pregnancy I am noticing more veins showing on my breasts, is this normal?

ASK: I think I lost my mucus plug. How do I know when I lose it? What is a mucus plug?

ASK: Is it normal to be constipated during pregnancy?

Pregnancy Amelia Avila, Doula

Constipation During Pregnancy "Constipation during pregnancy is a very common complaint. Especially towards the end and sometimes even in the beginning. Just because hormones (are)...

ASK: What is a doula?

Pregnancy Sonia Bond, Doula

ANSWER: "A doula is generally a woman who has been professionally trained to support women and their partners through the pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum experience."

ASK: I’m looking to hire a doula. What should I be looking for when...

Pregnancy Sonia Bond, Doula

Interviewing Doulas To Hire ANSWER "When you're interviewing a doula, it's really important that you interview the doula to find out if they're listening to...

ASK: What birth situation is appropriate for hiring a doula?

Pregnancy Sonia Bond, Doula

FAQs About Doulas ANSWER: "Every situation. I can't think of a birth that would not benefit from having a doula there. Whether you choose to...

ASK: What is the difference between a midwife and a doula?

Pregnancy Sonia Bond, Doula

Differences Between a Midwife and a Doula "A lot of people have a misconception that a doula and a midwife are the same things and...

ASK: What might my birth plan look like if I am delivering at home?...

Pregnancy Hailey Sides, LM

HOME BIRTH ESSENTIALS: BIRTH PLAN ANSWER "At home with home birth practice, your birth plan might look something a little more flowery. It might say...

ASK: I just found out I’m pregnant! Am I alone in my fear of...

Pregnancy Sheila Love, CNM

You are Not Alone You're not alone in your fear of pain. Every woman fears the pain of labor. It is our job to educate...

ASK: I’m nervous about how my body will change while I’m pregnant. What can...

Pregnancy Sheila Love, CNM

Changing Body in Pregnancy We're in a world that is very focused on body image. Many of our young girls have body image issues. We...

ASK: I’m scared and I’m pregnant how can a midwife help?

Pregnancy Sheila Love, CNM

Pregnant and Afraid I know that you're feeling a lot of new things, a part of those things are physiological, that you're feeling. Your body...

ASK: I’m afraid for the health of my baby -What decisions should I make...

Pregnancy Sheila Love, CNM

Fear for Baby's Health Moms fear about their babies and their baby's health. Even healthcare providers fear delivering babies. Everybody wants to have a healthy...

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