When I had to get out of the tub, I was given a choice: to have my amniotic sac artificially ruptured, or to continue on dilated at seven and a half centimeters. I didn't know what to do. My birthing plan was known to all in the room. This was not a part of the plan.
Everyone has heard it… “Dig in! You’re eating for two now” or “Go ahead and indulge. You’re only pregnant for 9 months.” This could not be further from what you really should be doing during your pregnancy. If anything,...
Some of what I found was helpful, but there was a lot that added to my anxiety. If you are so inclined, let me save you time by sharing my top resources that will get you the information you crave while avoiding info overload.
If not donated or saved on your own, a newborn's umbilical cord blood is disposed of after the placenta is delivered, throwing away the potential for it to cure any of the thousands of patients fighting leukemia, lymphoma, and...
While not an absolute necessity, having a hospital bag packed for go-time can help alleviate stress and provide some comfort while in the hospital recovering from childbirth.
I was passionate about having a natural childbirth. Not "let me tell you why EVERY woman MUST have a natural childbirth", but rather "women for generations have been able to do it, so let's give it a go and...
That one time my entire birth plan went wrong . . . #storkstories
In + Around Tarrant County
7 Bike Shops in Tarrant County
Need a tune up, flat tire fix, wheel alignment, brake repair, or a bike itself? Visit these family-friendly bike shops in Tarrant County.
