For some of us, hemorrhoids may have never been on our minds during birth, while others may have heard stories and feared the worse. Let’s talk about those bumps. How and why do they happen? What are our options for healing?
Read MoreOne day you may wake up and feel a sudden burst of energy to clean and prep for you baby’s arrival. It’s nature’s way of giving you a boost to ensure your baby has a great home space when they arrive. The great thing about nesting is that once you do it, you can be completely ready and organized for baby so that you can focus on bonding once they arrive.
Read MoreIt may come as a shock to hear, but Texas has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world and Houston has the highest maternal mortality rate in Texas. There are many factors into why our rate is so high in America. For one, we do not have universal health care, so for low income moms who are on Medicaid during their pregnancy, their insurance usually drops one month after birth in 37 states including Texas. We also do not have national maternal leave. Mothers are at the whim of their employers and their policies. We have to take into account that the maternal death rate is during pregnancy and 42 days after birth. This is a critical time for moms who are in their most vulnerable state.
Read MoreOnce you saw that positive pregnancy test, questions began to flow. One of the first questions should be where am I going to birth? For some women, providers are considered long before conception, but for most choosing a provider comes second to picking the bassinet or color of the nursery. Your choice of birth provider will determine the level of involvement you have in making decisions, amount of care you receive, options, and interventions you experience during birth. In today’s healthcare system, we put our well-being and health of our child in the hands of individuals we barely know.
The trick to savoring the holidays while pregnant is to rest and enjoy. While people are speeding
through the holiday season, you get the opportunity to slow down and be taken care of. Here are a few tips to help you make your pregnant holiday season most enjoyable.
Marley & Moo Maternity does not offer medical advice, services, or treatment to its clients. If you are concerned about a medical issue related to you or your child we urge you to contact your doctor or pediatrician immediately.
Marley & Moo Maternity offers custom childbirth classes, natural childbirth classes, highly skilled and trained certified birth doulas, educated and experienced postpartum doulas, placenta encapsulation services, breastfeeding classes, in home lactation services, belly binding, abdominal press, and vaginal steaming. Marley & Moo Maternity recognizes the importance of true unbiased support. We will stand by your decisions and encourage and support all labor and birth choices. Our doulas have knowledge in a variety of childbirth and parenting methods including: Natural Childbirth, Your Birth Experience, Hypnobirthing, Hospital Birth, Home Birth, Water Birth, Medicated Childbirth , VBACs, Inductions, Cesarean, Multiples, Preterm, Placenta Encapsulation, Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Counselor, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Bottle Feeding, and much more. Areas of service include but not limited to the Houston Heights, River Oaks, West University Place, Rice Village, Katy, Pearland, Jersey Village, Cypress, Sugar Land, Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Chandler, and Maricopa.
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