Can You Nickname It? Try and brainstorm some shortened versions of the name before choosing it. If you can't come up with anything you like then it may not be the right name for your sweet bundle of joy. Family Pressure? Get creative! Ask about any great grandparent names that you didn't know, or consider [...]
I like the idea of a home birth; I always have. And after reading books like Ina May Gaskin’s Guide To Childbirth and watching documentaries like The Business of Being Born, I was further motivated to seek midwives and a birth environment that encouraged a more natural, trust-in-your-body approach to childbirth. And yet I just [...]
5 Great Exercises for a Healthy Pregnancy 1. Walking: Walking is an excellent way to keep your body moving during pregnancy. If you were a runner before pregnancy then you may still be able to run during pregnancy. But even if you weren’t active before pregnancy, you can still start a healthy walking routine. Start [...]
6 Perks to Being Pregnant There are so many reasons to enjoy your pregnancy, whether it's your first or your last. Here are just 6 perks to being pregnant. 1. You have a great excuse to eat a pint of ice cream by yourself Now that you’re “eating for two” you can get away with a [...]
Here are Birth Center Stone Oaks' 10 rules to follow to have your best pregnancy! Find the right provider & facility Having the right support team is crucial in giving you the peace of mind to enjoy your pregnancy. A provider that listens to your concerns and supports your decisions will guide you through your [...]
Birth Centers are Out of Hospital Birth Center Stone Oak is a standalone facility staffed with midwives. We offer prenatal care, birth support and postpartum care for low risk moms all in the same building. Birth Centers Have Low Intervention As a nonmedical facility, Birth Center Stone Oak does not offer pain medications but do offer a [...]
