Category: pregnancy
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Biophysical Profile and Non Stress Test: What Are They, and Why Did My Doctor Order One?
Why So Many of My Birmingham Clients Have These Tests If you’ve been sent for a non-stress test (NST) or a biophysical profile (BPP), you are in good company. Many of my Birmingham, Alabama clients have had one of these tests over the years, and a handful of recent questions and experiences brought the topic…
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The Best Places to Give Birth in Birmingham, Alabama: Hospitals, Birth Centers & Home Birth Options
Families often ask me about the best place to give birth in Birmingham. But the truth is that the right choice depends on your values, provider, and the kind of birth experience you want. That’s why I made this guide to help you choose. Choosing Where to Give Birth Choosing where to give birth is…
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Postpartum Rage and Anger During Pregnancy: Why It Happens and What Can Help
When Pregnancy and Postpartum Rage and Anger Catch You by Surprise Most people expect new motherhood to be tender and joyful. Yet many women quietly find themselves face-to-face with postpartum rage, an intensity of anger that feels sudden, confusing, or even frightening. You might snap over something small and feel a wave of guilt afterward.You…
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Discover the Best Childbirth Class in Birmingham:
If you’re pregnant and feeling stressed by all the advice and pressure to “do it right,” you’re not alone. Many expecting parents in Birmingham are searching for a childbirth class but aren’t sure which one is best for them. The Ready to Welcome childbirth and newborn class offers unbiased evidence-based, locally relevant information with a…
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First-Time Home Birth: Ella’s Peaceful Journey into Motherhood
Client stories mini-series, Part 3 A rural, spiritually grounded first-time home birth story supported by doula and midwife care Considering a First-Time Home Birth I met Ella after church when she asked to discuss her interest in a first-time home birth. Living in a rural area, she preferred not to use the nearby hospital and…
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Catherine’s Empowered VBAC Birth with Doula Support (Twice!)
Client stories mini-series, Part 2 Catherine’s journey is a powerful example of what’s possible in an empowered VBAC birth with doula support. When she first reached out to me three years ago, she had a big question: “Can you help me have a different experience this time?” Her first birth—a Cesarean—had left her feeling overlooked…
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Doula Support for Single Moms: A Birth Story of Strength, Surrender, and Support
Client stories mini-series, Part 1 When you’re about to welcome your third baby—with toddler twins at home—and you’re doing it solo? That’s not just birth. That’s Olympic-level motherhood. 🥇💪 And it’s exactly the kind of moment where doula support for single moms can make all the difference. A Tender Season of Life I met Annamarie…
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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding (It’s Not What You Expect)
If you’re expecting a baby and wondering how to prepare for breastfeeding, you’re not alone. It’s a common question—and the answer might surprise you. Your Body Already Has the Blueprint If you’re wondering how to prepare your body to make milk, take a deep breath. The good news? There’s nothing special you need to do…
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What Do You Really Need to Prepare for a Baby? (Part 2)
Previously, I posted about the top three things that a family with a newborn needs: strong support, food for the baby, and food for the grown-ups. Today, I want to complete my list of baby essentials, and you will see it is a lot simpler than many people imagine. I want to help you resist…
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Navigating the unexpected in your labor and birth
I love a good birth plan, and more especially the conversations that go into making a birth plan. For me, birth planning is not about planning every little detail and decision ahead of time, but rather talking about what matters most to you and why. Learning about the choices and scenarios that might occur so…