It’s very common to feel more stuffy than usual during pregnancy. Add in pollen and seasonal allergies, and pregnancy can be challenging. This article offers suggestions for natural remedies and over-the-counter options for safe allergy relief in pregnancy.

Set yourself up for a great birth — and do whatever you can to prevent tears. Assessing your pelvic floor and addressing “locked / tense” muscles and also strengthening weak muscles can pt you ahead of the game!

When you’re planning to get pregnant—looking ahead to starting or growing your family—it’s easy to focus on the mechanics of pregnancy: nutrition, supplements, strength, and timing. While those things matter, some of the most important and often overlooked preparation happens on a different level. Preparing well for pregnancy and birth involves three key areas: personal preparation, relational connection, and establishing habits that will support you through pregnancy and beyond. This article shares ideas for each of those three essential forms of preparation.

Your baby and your body are depending on specific nutrients for healthy growth. Learn about the key nutrients that help you build red blood cells and have a healthy pregnancy.

One of the things as midwives we hear from so many moms is that they hope to have a fast and pain-free birth. While we cannot promise you either of those, what we can do is provide you with suggestions of what you can do to help achieve a better birth.

What happens in your thoughts is as important as what happens in your body. Your thoughts affect your ability to breathe for endurance. Your mindset controls whether you can relax and open. Your fears can affect your hormones.

Affirmations can literally help you reframe your experience and increase your stamina.

Preparing for the birth of a baby can be stressful for anyone. But, for women who struggle with anxiety and depression, pregnancy can be a very distressing time. This article discusses possible strategies to support pregnant women who struggle with anxiety and depression.

One of the most important “pieces of the puzzle” of health and wellness for both mother and baby is the mother’s blood pressure. This article explains the significance of elevated blood pressure, and strategies to help.

Prepare for birth Body, Mind and Heart. Enroll today in classes to help you prepare for labor, birth, baby care and breastfeeding.

Your baby will be here before you know it! After you have your sweet baby, you’ll be on “limited activity” - ideally staying at home - for three weeks. YES! THREE WEEKS. Take a moment to think about what you will need for your family, yourself and your baby for three weeks.

In the first couple of days after the birth, while you are tucked into bed learning to care for your newborn and yourself, we’ll be working on paperwork behind the scenes. One of the things we do is prepare your baby’s birth records and send them to Texas Vital Statistics so they can create the legal birth certificate. This link tells you more about what’s involved in that process.

Breastfeeding is natural, but it’s no always easy. This link includes videos, handouts, and recommendations for how to breastfeed effectively.

Breastfeeding support mostly includes classes and consulting. But those two supportive services don’t collaborate or connect. This article introduces a comprehensive breastfeeding support program through @First_Feeds. They join you in pregnancy to teach breastfeeding, then they continue to support you through the rest of pregnancy and into postpartum. Comprehensive care!

Some pregnancies seem to last a thousand years. If you're concerned about post-term pregnancy, and want to support your body to try to avoid going past your due date, there are some things that may (or may not :-) ) help.

Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural way to nourish your baby. There are times when feeding your baby at the breast is not practical or possible. Providing expressed breastmilk is an excellent alternative when direct breastfeeding is not an option, such as returning to work outside the home. Many people don’t realize that even though pumping has many benefits, it also can have its own challenges. It is crucial to understand the purpose of pumping and when it may or may not be recommended. In this guide, we will explore the ins and outs of using a breast pump effectively.