Gentle Beginnings

There are many benefits to breastfeeding. Even if you are able to do it for only a short time, your baby’s immune system can benefit from breast milk. Here are many other benefits of breast milk for a mother, her baby, and others:

Being in water during labor and birth can be wonderfully soothing and can help you relax. Many studies have shown the known benefits of water therapy during labor and waterbirth. These benefits include:

It can be difficult to stay comfortable in the later stages of pregnancy in the fall or winter; the summer months can be even a greater challenge. Here are a few tips to help you stay safe, comfortable, cool and hydrated through the warm summer months.

Staying hydrated and having a good diet is key to a healthy pregnancy and birth.  The following is a list of foods to include in your diet.