patra TIRED OF NRP CLASSES THAT DON’T MEET YOUR NEEDS? Join us for a hands-on AAP Neonatal Resuscitation class that focuses on birth in the community setting. Home birth and birth center birth providers finally have a class that is tailored to our specific needs. Whether you are taking NRP for the first time or … Read more
Taylor is a DONA trained birth doula, a mother of four, and an Austin native. She brings over a decade of family support experience both as a newborn nanny, and as a birth doula. Supporting families through pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond has been something that Taylor has been passionate about for many years. Her journey … Read more
Central Texas Midwifery offers evidence-based, trauma-informed midwifery care to the greater Austin area. At Central Texas Midwifery we believe care is about relationship, trust, education and excellence in clinical care. Phone: (510) 485-1795 Website: Link Certification: Certified Professional Midwife Location: Austin Every pregnancy is unique. Every birth is unique. Each family is unique. I keep … Read more
What is Oxytocin? Oxytocin, often referred to as the “Love Hormone,” is a hormone that is produced in the brain and release into the bloodstream during labor causing the uterus to contract. In addition to the role it plays during contractions, oxytocin is also released during the physical stimulation of a woman’s nipples. The release … Read more
Making Noise in Labor and Birth Have you ever moaned from a stomach ache? Think back to the noises you made and how they helped you to cope. More than likely, the moaning was a way for you to focus on something else other than the discomfort. Vocalization is, for many women, one of the … Read more
What are Newborn Care Specialists? Similar services are provided by Newborn Care Specialists, Newborn Care Providers, and Night Nannies. However, their experiences vary. This means that nurses and practical nurses can manage more complex medical situations. Additional support may be provided by infant caregivers, such as running errands, doing some light cleaning, doing laundry for … Read more
There are relatively few situations in which you would leave your infant unsupervised. One of the few times during the night when your kid will be left alone without your supervision. As a result, it is critical that you select a secure crib mattress with a supportive mattress pad. There are a plethora of crib … Read more
Home Baby Reveal provides the best ultrasound experience possible for expecting families by conducting their appointments in comfort and safety of home. We offer both medical and elective “baby reveal” options, with our ultimate goal being to help as many families as possible experience the full joy of seeing their new baby together. Phone: 512.712.0000 … Read more
I have always looked at pregnancy and birth as a natural process. It just made sense to not interfere unless there was reason to. That being said, I didn’t know much about midwives or doulas when I had my children. My birth experiences with all three of my children were the catalyst that caused me … Read more
The Hill Country Birth & Wellness™ is aprofoundly different approach than contemporary approach to pregnancy and childbirth. Midwifery practice prior to, during and after birth is compassionate, hands-on care. Midwives are health care providers who build a trusting relationship with their patients, specializing in pregnancy and childbirth, resulting in trust supported labor and birth. … Read more