As long as women have been having babies, there have been midwives. Midwives are trained professionals, with expertise in normal pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care. Certified Professional Midwives are certified by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) and must complete substantial education...
If you are having an addition to your family, congratulations!! This is such a wonderful, amazing time in your life.
What you will do after the baby is born is a harder question to deal with. Many people choose to go back to work, but are struggling trying to understand what their options are, where...
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The talented OB physicians on the medical staff at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center have delivered thousands of little ones into the world. These physicians entrust their patients to our hospitals because of the dedicated and compassionate staff who care for new moms and babies in our warm, welcoming...
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While preparing for the birth of you baby, some things can be forgotten. Don’t forget to get your flu shot this season. Pregnant women are considered one of the high risk populations that should be vaccinated against influenza (flu). Since you can’t take many medications during pregnancy, fight the flu...
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Unraveling the mystery and conflicting information about breastmilk storage
One of the most common questions that new mothers and care providers have about giving pumped breastmilk in a bottle is… “How long does it last?”
This is such a great question and because everyone seems to have a different...
There are never enough hours in the day to do all we need to do. It seems making time to eat right and exercise can become even harder when pregnant, especially in the first trimester. But if you make time for healthy habits, even if you only have a few extra minutes, you will find yourself with more...
As you look forward to your baby’s arrival, you are probably looking at lists of essential items to have ready. One of the more mystifying things on your list may be a breast pump, especially if this is your first baby. Perhaps your friend or relative has offered to give you hers or buy you one as a...
Allison Coleman (Doula) helping mom through labor
Whether a woman is having her first baby or she is already an experienced mom, each pregnancy requires new decisions and brings new opportunities. Where will the baby be born? Which doctor or midwife will she choose? Does she plan to use pain...
