Birth Confidently.
We hope this collection of articles will help you prepare for birth — Body, Mind and Heart.
These articles are general information. They are not intended to specifically diagnose or treat any condition.
Please ask your care provider for specific support.
If there’s a topic you are interested in that is not covered here, please let us know. We’re happy to answer your questions.
Sooner Rather Than Later
Some pregnancies seem to last a thousand years. If you're concerned about post-term pregnancy, and want to support your body to try to avoid going past your due date, there are some things that may (or may not :-) ) help.
Testing for Gestational Diabetes (GCT)
During pregnancy, a hormone made by your baby’s placenta may prevent your body from using insulin effectively causing glucose to stay in your blood, cross the placenta, and over-feed the baby. This metabolic error causes Gestational Diabetes. This article explains the process of testing for gestational diabetes, and the steps that follow diagnosis.
Iron Deficiency
During the first half of pregnancy, you increase your blood volume by 50%. Then, you have to add extra red blood cells to all that extra liquid. In the meantime, you will probably have low iron. This link explains how to increase your iron.
Urinary Tract Infections
During pregnancy, the growing uterus can apply pressure to the bladder, making it difficult for the bladder to fully empty, trapping bacteria. If the bacteria grows, it can cause a UTI. This article explains how to prevent and treat urinary tract infections in pregnancy.