Published May 13, 2025 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares her expertise on using natural comfort measures to get through labor and delivery. Tips for All Types of Labors In labor, […]
Tag: childbirth
Lactation University Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group
Weekly Zoom Meetings for breastfeeding support. Hosted by Hollie Binkley, a labor doula and certified lactation educator. Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158963372041873/ for details.
Benefits of Water in Labor and Delivery
Published April 29, 2025 Certified Doula, Tayler Morrison, shares knowledge about using water to ease labor and delivery. Tubs and Showers When creating your birth plan, consider the use of […]
Mommy and Me Meet-Up Postpartum Support Group
Mommy and Me Meetup at Spero Pregnancy Center: Postpartum Support Group for new mothers. Meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at Spero Center in Port Huron. 1211 Griswold […]
Second Trimester of Pregnancy To-Dos
Published April 21, 2025 Registered Doula, Tayler Morrison, gives some insight into the second trimester of pregnancy. Second Trimester Milestones Congrats, mama, you have made it to your second trimester! […]
Things to Do in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Published March 17, 2025 Simple Steps Regardless of whether this is your first pregnancy or your tenth, there will be some simple steps you will need to take when you […]
Huron Academic Endeavors Launches Little Endeavors for Infants and Moms
Published February 19, 2025 Playgroups are Essential Playgroups are essential for both parents and children. The connections made at playgroups can last a lifetime. Huron Academic Endeavors, which offers a […]
What’s a Lactation Consultant?
Published January 23, 2025 IBCLC An IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. These women are skilled and undergo rigorous training and education to hold this title. An IBCLC […]
How to Improve Postpartum Sleep
Published November 19, 2024 You have probably heard the phrase “Oh, just sleep when the baby sleeps”. While this may work for some, this doesn’t always work, especially if you […]
Cesarean Recovery
A cesarean section, otherwise known as a c-section, is a surgical procedure done to deliver a baby without the mother having to push the baby out. An incision is made […]
How to Support Mom During and After Labor
Every birth partner will be different, some may be pros and others may not know what to do. Your birth partner’s support through labor and delivery can be incredibly beneficial. […]
Prenatal Yoga
Body and Mind Taking care of your body and mind can be essential throughout your pregnancy. We need to take care of our body so it is healthy and prepared […]
Gentle Cesarean
Whether you are planning and scheduling a cesarean or it is a sudden change in plans, knowing you still have options can be incredibly helpful. While every hospital will have […]
Doula Support For Birth Partners
More often than not, when we think of doulas we think of them supporting mothers. While this is true, doulas also can be an incredible support for birth partners as […]
Navigating the Fourth Trimester
Throughout your pregnancy, you probably became very familiar with weeks, dates, and trimesters. But one we don’t hear as much about is the fourth trimester. The fourth trimester is considered […]
Interview: The Benefits of Hypnobirthing
Shelby Vinson is a hypnobirthing instructor located in St. Clair County, Michigan and owner of SC Empowered Birth. I had the privilege of asking her some questions to further explain […]
Baby Registry Tips
Necessities As you progress through your pregnancy it is easy to become overwhelmed with all of the latest baby gadgets and accessories. Instead of becoming overwhelmed, start with the necessities. […]
What is “The Golden Hour”?
Welcome, Baby The golden hour can be simply put as the uninterrupted hour following childbirth while the newborn lays on the mother’s chest with skin-to-skin contact. The golden hour can […]
Creating a Birth Plan
As you may know or are learning, when you find out you are pregnant you now have lots to plan for: from how you want your ideal pregnancy to look, […]