You can start your pregnancy journey without keeping your OBGYN practitioner in the loop. For instance, according to the Cleveland clinic, many at-home pregnancy tests are 99% effective. That said, you will still have to involve your doctor at some point. This is where your first prenatal care appointment comes in. Here is what to…
3 Great Benefits of Having a Midwife
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Midwives are trained to provide you with a safe and healthy pregnancy, as well as care for your newborn baby. They can also help you through the process of childbirth and help provide breastfeeding support. Midwives offer many benefits, which make them an excellent choice in prenatal care. Here are three of those benefits: 1….
Make Your Pregnancy a Loving Experience Using a Midwife
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Are you getting ready to have a baby? Do you have a birthing plan in place for your journey into motherhood? It can be exciting getting ready to have a baby. It can also be a time of uncertainty and worries concerning your pregnancy, labor, and delivery. What are the best options for you? Have…
What Is Prenatal Support and Education and Why Is It Crucial?
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Discovering you are pregnant can bring great excitement. However, once the excitement dies down, you may have several questions and concerns. That’s where prenatal support and education come in. Whether you are a first-time parent or have several children, prenatal support and education are key to a healthy pregnancy and a successful delivery. What Is…
The Personal Touch of a Midwife Ensures Quality Care
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Being pregnant is a wonderful life experience. It is an exciting time full of uncertainty and worries regarding your pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Many OBGYN services have been expanded to include midwifery. Per the American Midwifery Certification Board, since February 2019 there were up to 102 certified midwives and 12,218 certified nurse-midwives. The industry is…
Why Am I Experiencing Constipation During Pregnancy?
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If you’re pregnant for the first time, there are some bodily changes you might be unfamiliar with. While most everyone knows the classic symptoms of morning sickness, weight gain, glowing skin, and a round stomach, there are some other, less spoken about plights of pregnancy. One of these is constipation during pregnancy.
What You Need to Know About Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
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Pregnancy can cause a lot of changes in your body. From swollen and tender breasts, to growing, stretching skin over your belly, you may begin to feel like you’re trapped in someone else’s body. Then one day, you look down and wham! So many additional veins on your legs! What is that about? Varicose veins…
Interested in Using a Midwife? Meet Janine Hammond!
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Have you ever thought about using a midwife during your pregnancy? We’re very excited to share that we’ve recently expanded our OBGyn services to include Midwifery. Our Board Certified Nurse Midwife, Janine Hammond, brings with her 15 years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse, plus an immense passion for the birthing experience. I…
4 Tips for Surviving Morning Sickness
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Does brushing your teeth cause you to gag? Are you afraid of even opening the refrigerator? You’re not alone. While pregnancy can be an amazing ride, the dreaded morning sickness that often comes with it isn’t so fabulous. And despite its name, morning sickness doesn’t discriminate between the time of day—nausea or vomiting can sneak…
5 Ways to Survive the Two Week Wait When You’re TTC
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Trying to have a baby can bring up so many surprising emotions. Sometimes it’s exciting and emotional, other times it’s frustrating and confusing. No matter what you and your partner are going through, trying to conceive is a mixed bag of experiences and feelings—especially during the dreaded two week wait.