by Marcie Hadley | Apr 10, 2017 | birth, home birth, hospital birth, Newborn Care
The Golden Hour – What it is, what it is not Many changes for the better have been happening in the labor and delivery ward. New terms such as Baby Friendly Hospital and the Golden Hour are becoming a part of the new jargon. What do they mean? We have written...
by Marcie Hadley | Feb 18, 2017 | birth, home birth, hospital birth, labor
This has been on my heart a good bit lately. I hope it will that not only encourage, but also empower the belief that indeed your body was designed not only to grow a baby but to birth a baby. The design is not broken. For the mothers who birthed through...
by Marcie Hadley | Dec 12, 2016 | birth
A Doula Gift Certificate for every expectant family. Adding a new baby to a family is a wonderful time yet a time full of exhaustion. Would you like to give a gift of support to an expectant family for their transition with new baby? We offer gift certificates that...
by Marcie Hadley | Nov 22, 2016 | birth
Today, many expectant mothers are able to choose their birth place between hospital, home, or birth center. Being informed about these options will help you have the birth experience you desire. Hospital Setting: A hospital is the most common birth option. You have...
by Marcie Hadley | Oct 19, 2016 | birth, birth stories, Postpartum care
Postpartum Recovery: Healing through Rest *My sweet friend and doula sister, Lauren Tate, shared this post on facebook. Because of the importance and seriousness of postpartum recovery, she has graciously given us permission to share it with you. We invite you to...
by Marcie Hadley | Sep 20, 2016 | birth
Houston, we have a problem. While many countries around the world are seeing a decrease in maternal mortality, we are seeing an alarming increase in the United States. The Mother Friendly Childbirth Initiative seeks to improve the health of mothers and babies...