What You Need to Know About Delayed Cord Clamping Delayed Cord Clamping has become a buzzword in the birth world, but what actually is delayed cord clamping? Let’s break it down! The umbilical cord is the structure that connects the baby to the placenta and helps transport all the nutrients from the mother to the [...]
3 Tips to Help with Back Pain Back pain during pregnancy is a fairly common complaint among a lot of mothers-to-be. The pain is often localized to the lower back. However, it may spread to the thighs, buttocks, and legs causing severe discomfort for some. Backache symptoms usually begin in the second half of your [...]
Skin-to-Skin Contact Benefits If you’ve ever been present for birth in a birth center, you might have noticed how the midwife immediately put the baby belly-down on the mother’s chest. This is called initiating skin-to-skin contact and is best done as soon as possible after birth. What is Skin-to-Skin Contact? Skin-to-skin contact is when the [...]
Lactation Classes At Birth Center Stone Oak Breastfeeding is one of the most important aspects of childcare and the greatest nutritional gift a mother can offer to her child. Breastfeeding has countless benefits for both the mother and the child. WHO recommends mothers start breastfeeding within an hour of the child being born and continue [...]
How To Labor At Home At Birth Center Stone Oak, our moms labor at home for as long as they feel comfortable to do so because it allows them to be in the comfort of their home longer. Once you have progressed into active labor, then it is time to come into the birth center! [...]
There comes a time when all babies hit the stage of weaning. It is an important time but can be a little challenging for both mother and baby! What is Weaning? Weaning is when you start introducing solids and semi-solid foods into your baby’s diet along with the breastmilk or formula milk they were on. [...]
What Do I Actually Need for a Baby? Whether you’re making up your baby shower registry or simply shopping for the baby, new mothers-to-be are always confused as to what things constitute essentials and what one must have when they bring their baby home. While it can be overwhelming, don’t sweat it! You can always [...]
When Can I Feel Baby Move? When you’re having your first baby, there is so much excitement around achieving all those little pregnancy milestones. Like the first ultrasound, the first visit with your healthcare provider, and then experiencing all the little (and big) changes pregnancy brings to your body. One thing all new mothers highly [...]
Four Ways To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor Weak pelvic floor muscles are common during and after pregnancy. When you are pregnant, everything is moving and stretching to make room for your growing baby. This causes the muscles to weaken and can lead to some troubles later on. Some reasons why you might want to increase [...]
Headaches During Pregnancy You’ll experience A LOT of hormonal changes during pregnancy, and you may face some not-so-fun pregnancy symptoms associated with these changes. These include morning sickness, acid reflux, constipation, and of course, headaches. Are Headaches Normal During Pregnancy? While they may be bothersome, headaches during pregnancy are surprisingly common, especially during the first [...]
