What is hemoglobin and why do we monitor it in pregnancy? Heme = iron Globulin = specific Did you know "anemia" in a well-nourished...

Homeopathy has been a valid medical form of natural healing for 200+ years. It is still used as the first course of healing treatment in...

It's definitely common to have some food cravings in pregnancy but don't let the cravings "trick" you into eating things that aren't good...

How much does midwifery care and home birth really cost…

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We’re having a Welcome Home Giveaway here at Hands and Hearts Birth Services! Every FRIDAY we will reshare this post to our Facebook page...

How we use Urine Test Strips during your pregnancy journey

WHAT TO EXPECT
FROM A CAREGIVER WHO PROVIDES THE MIDWIFERY MODEL OF CARE: • Respectful Treatment • Gentle, nurturing care that respects...

Fast Facts: Cranberry and Blueberry both contain compounds that prevent E.coli from sticking to the cells in the urinary tract. They also...

We are made in a pretty amazing way when you start looking at the science. Our reproductive systems are so involved, but still pretty...

Sharing from Aviva Romm, April 26, 2016 “So eight days late, huh,? You must be getting a little uncomfortable? . . . If you’re anxious...

This is a wonderful article shared by InspiredBirthPro.com One of the challenges that childbirth educators who teach outside the hospital...

Natural birth is difficult, but a woman's body is designed for this function. When a woman births without drugs, anesthesia or medical...

There are two types of recognized professional labor assistants - doula and monitrice - who are filling the role of continuous caregiver...

There is so much fear surrounds the birth process due to that nasty little rumor that you have probably heard…birth is painful. Painful,...

An anterior cervical lip is a normal part of the birth process. It does not require management and is best left undetected. The...

The basics of the 4 stages of labor Ask almost every woman what her fear is as she nears her due date and she will respond with not being...

We really do need to stop trying to place doctors on a pedestal in this country. Some are amazing, sure...by and large however, that is...

Bulk baking can be a lifesaver for back to school...for the new mom...for the working mom...everyone! We all start off with a great plan...

Every mom-to-be has probably wondered if there’s actual truth in that phrase. I mean, we start off so excited about the journey ahead....