Relevant birth and medical information to assist families in making the best healthcare decisions for themselves.
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Midwifery Myths
Midwifery Myths # 1 Midwives deliver babies only at home Fact: 98%of all Certified Nurse Midwives deliveries occur in the hospital. Our midwives deliver babies
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Labor Coach Tips for Austin Husbands
Avoid chit chatting during labor contractions. This is highly annoying to a laboring woman. Use a tennis ball or other massage balls or rollers to
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Is Giving Birth at Home right for you?
You might be wondering is giving birth at home right for you? I remember thinking that home birth was what people did before modern technology
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Husband Coached Austin Childbirth
There was a time when the husband’s role in labor and childbirth was delegated to the back hospital waiting room. The scene was one of
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How to Induce Labor
How to Induce Labor at Home or Hospital As you’re going towards the end of your pregnancy, you may want to find out how to
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How to Evaluate a Good Home Birth Midwife
I am always asked by other woman if I can recommend a good home birth midwife to them. I have been blessed with very good
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Austin Hospital Birth
Natural Birth At Hospital – Is It Possible ? How ? Some women have asked me whether it is possible to have natural birth at
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Homebirth Cost And How to Pay For It
How much does a homebirth cost ? How much does a midwife cost ? Can I afford it ? Will the insurance cover it ?
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Home Birth Supplies
Home Birth Supplies and Kit ~ Things You Need for Homebirth One of the thing which comes to mind when planning for a homebirth is