C and A had started care with me in the first trimester of their first pregnancy. She had a very easy pregnancy and did well with preparing for her first birth by taking a childbirth class and hiring a doula. 6 days past her expected due date I received a text from A around 2am […]
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A and J started care with me near the end of the first trimester of A’s third pregnancy. A had a cesarean and hospital VBAC before but was ready for a different experience this time. Pregnancy was uncomplicated until 37 weeks when blood pressure elevated and swelling became prominent. A saw an acupuncturist which helped […]
M and C started care with me at the start of the second trimester of their first pregnancy. M’s mom had had home births and when M found out she was pregnant, it was only natural she followed that route. M and C soon started childbirth classes and found a doula, and were well prepared […]
3am, three days before A’s due date, A sent me a text and said she thought her water broke. She moved around, and more clear fluid with specs of vernix continued coming out. A said she was having some cramping and back tightening with them. We chatted through the hour and A decided she was […]
O and B started prenatal care with me near the beginning of their second trimester of their first pregnancy. Pregnancy was pretty easy, until the end. O was hopeful that her baby would make his entrance before his due date. None of us were shocked when her due date came and went and no baby. […]