Some pregnant women may feel limited in their options, and if this is you don’t be afraid to ask questions. You can exercise control over which doctor you work with throughout your pregnancy. Investigating your options, and selecting the best doctor for you and your baby, will give you better peace of mind. Here is ...
The last trimester of pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. It is a time of preparation, both mentally and physically, as the pregnancy winds down, and baby’s arrival is just weeks or days away. One item that is on the to-do list for many expectant mothers is to ...
In this day and age of “thinking green,” many women are opting to have their babies in the comforts of their own homes while other women are choosing to birth in maternity centers. Women are beginning to reclaim the birth experience as one of nature rather than a medical emergency. For women who want as ...
When you are ready to have a baby, there are a million things running through your mind. A hospital bag is not usually one of them. The mothers that do remember to pack their hospital bags usually pack like they are going on a month vacation. Having your hospital bag packed and packed correctly is ...
Many mothers- to- be in the Fairfield County section of Connecticut regularly utilize the services and care of doulas, or birth- partners. These highly- qualified individuals offer an array of services designed to assist the mother-to-be during pregnancy, labor and the post- partum period. Because of the specialized and sensitive nature of their services, many ...
As a hypnobirthing educator I’ve helped hundreds of women prepare for their hypnobirth. Most women do great with their hypnobirthing classes, but after their classes they often procrastinate on writing their birth plan. The birth plan is the final step towards a stress free and pain free birth, and I encourage all my students to ...
When planning a cesarean section, the formation of a birth plan is often overlooked. However, it is important to let your birth team know what you want to have happen, regardless of what kind of birth you are having. Additionally, there may be options available that you had not considered. One of the first options ...
