How to Communicate With Your Baby Communication with your baby starts very early on! As early as 16 weeks of pregnancy, your baby starts to hear your voice, which is when they begin picking up on cues of communication. This is why working on your communication with newborns is important so your baby can learn [...]
Advice For Expecting Parents Expecting a baby soon? It’s natural to feel a little scared along with all the happiness and anticipation. Taking care of a baby is a full-time job and not always an easy one at that. But there are always things you can do to make life a bit easier for yourself [...]
Uncommon Early Pregnancy Signs We’re usually taught to believe the early signs of pregnancy are straightforward: a missed period, nausea, and feeling more tired. While those are some of the most common early pregnancy symptoms women experience, there are more unusual ones that we usually don’t hear of. Other unusual but not so uncommon symptoms [...]
Making A Birth Plan The birth of your baby should be a joyous, stress-free moment for you. To make sure that happens, it’s usually a good idea to plan ahead of time and make sure all your preferences are catered to beforehand. What Is A Birth Plan? A birth plan is a written outline of [...]
The Fourth Trimester We have always heard of pregnancy in terms of 3 trimesters, after which you give birth. But did you know, there is also a fourth trimester? And that it’s equally, if not more important than the other three trimesters? What Is The Fourth Trimester? The fourth trimester is the 12-week period after [...]
How to Choose a Pediatrician Taking care of a tiny human isn’t easy, we know. You’ve got dozens of questions about changes in bowel habits, inconsolable crying, when to start weaning, occasional sniffles, or if your baby is growing right for their age. In such instances, seeking help from a reliable source is super important [...]
Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy Pregnancy can be a trying time for your body with all the changes it goes through. These changes are important to accommodate the growth of a healthy baby and eventually assist healthy labor. One of these changes includes the release of the hormone relaxin, which relaxes your pelvic joints and ligaments [...]
Baby's First Bath Tips When you start taking care of a baby on your own for the first time, it’s natural to have questions about little things, like how to bathe your baby! A lot of parents can be intimidated by the first bath. And that’s ok! Washing a tiny human can be a little [...]
Are You Drinking Enough Water? Having a baby? Let’s drink (cool, refreshing water) to that! When you’re pregnant, you need more water than the average person to cope with the increasing demands of your body. And a lot of times, we tend to overlook the importance of adequate hydration during pregnancy. Why Do You [...]
Should I Hire a Doula? Pregnancy is a physically and mentally challenging time for all mothers-to-be. While Birth Center Stone Oak is here to take care of you during this time through our exceptional midwifery care, seeking out additional supplemental services like counseling, chiropractic care, and doulas can provide you with everything you might possibly [...]
