by Marcie Hadley | Mar 9, 2015 | classes
Childbirth Preparation Classes: One of our favorite things is preparation couples for their childbirth experience. From developing your birth team and birth plan to learning what to expect in labor and birth and during the postpartum period, our classes...
by Marcie Hadley | Feb 28, 2015 | Newborn Care
Baby wearing is one of my favorite things! I was a child of and a new parent during the “holding your baby will spoil your baby” and “let them cry it out” days. But, alas, both of my babies did not cooperate with these philosophies! My first...
by Marcie Hadley | Feb 12, 2015 | Pregnancy
Because of growing concerns over Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a new recommendation was issued by the The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), calling for pregnant women to abstain from alcohol during the first trimester of pregnancy. The RCOG...
by Marcie Hadley | Feb 9, 2015 | classes
Couples have lots questions in anticipation of pregnancy and about early pregnancy and middle pregnancy. Our Great Expectations Pregnancy Class seeks to empower couples in choosing their care team. We hope to de-mystify medical tests and procedures they may...
by Marcie Hadley | Feb 6, 2015 | VBAC
It’s important to dream especially in birth! For Sarah, I encouraged her to imagine and write about her dream vbac birth. With permission, it was too beautiful not to share. I can’t wait to be a part of her dream coming true! Please feel free to share...
by Marcie Hadley | Nov 5, 2014 | Pregnancy
Science answers this question expectant moms: Can you help develop your baby’s food preferences while you are pregnant? This was not an issue at my house. I had great eaters! For many families, though, picky eaters can be are real stresser! Good news!...
by Marcie Hadley | Oct 31, 2014 | birth stories
Because everyone loves a good birth story. Welcome sweet baby boy. Your mamma is so beautiful, strong, and courageous. She is kind of a hero. Your daddy? He sure knows how to stand by your mamma. He’s kind of your mamma’s hero. I think you’re...
by Marcie Hadley | Oct 25, 2014 | family
Domestic Abuse has become so prevalent, it is now considered a National Health issue. Abuse is not just being hit. Psychological abuse is considered by most abused women to be more devastating than physical abuse. Domestic Abuse During Pregnancy Pregnancy should be...
by Marcie Hadley | Oct 20, 2014 | loss
While I have not experienced infant loss myself, several of my friends and clients have. October is Infant Loss Awareness Month. Miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant death are great losses. The pain does not go away and families need to be supported during this time...
by Marcie Hadley | Sep 17, 2014 | doula
After being hacked and down for a while, Katie and I are very happy to have the website redesigned and back online. We hope you will find this website tour easy to navigate and full of helpful information. Welcome to our website tour! Some of the features we hope you...
