Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0As some of you know, I took a long break (about a year or two…) to manage the back end, business side of HB&B. Due to this break, I have not been as actively working with clients during birth. With my recent return to school(that’s a story for …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0What if I am done having children? Making a decision about post birth contraception is a normal part of the pregnancy and birth journey. Permanent sterilization may be an option for those who are considered to be completely finished building their families, or those who choose not to …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0In our last post, we discussed hormonal birth control and all the risks and benefits that are associated with those methods. Today, we will begin discussing the barrier methods of birth control which include the diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge, spermicide, and condoms. Barrier methods work by preventing the …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total4As doulas we are here to support you and provide the education you need in order to feel like you are making the best decision for your family. Considering all your options when it comes to preventing pregnancy can feel like a monumental task even on the best …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total1 Baby on the way? Already arrived?! I’m sure that you’ve been planning and preparing your whole pregnancy, and now that you’re birth day is quickly approaching, or has already happened- you’re feeling a bit unsteady. Newborn care can be overwhelming, but we can help with that! We …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0Is my pregnancy causing high blood pressure? Considering that your blood volume increases during pregnancy, it may come as no surprise that you will likely experience a normal physiological increase in blood pressure. When your heart pumps blood, if the pressure created by the force of the blood …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total0I am a firm believer that knowledge is power, and that it can be very empowering to learn. New information is a way to expand your horizons and in come cases, check your bias, drop your judgement and be fully present in many situations. I used to be …
Share! Tweet it! Pin it! Share it!Total2Over the years, I’ve had a lot of friends/family/clients come to me like “OMG I HAVE GBS IS IT AN STD WHAT IS HAPPENING?!?!” (and yes, it’s all one sentence like that – ha!). So I thought I’d clear a few things up, for everyone’s sake: First of …