Eating a balanced diet throughout pregnancy is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the both you and the baby are as healthy as possible. There’s no time like now to make a commitment to eating as clean and healthy as you possibly can.

Did You Know that many of the things your mother and grandmother told you were “normal” for pregnant women or even women in general are NOT normal? There are many things that may be typical but they are a sign that some healing, strengthening or correcting work needs to be done. One great team member in your care that can help restore your body to functional health is your Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist.

The postpartum period is a time of profound change—both physically and emotionally. For many new mothers, it can also be a challenging time marked by overwhelming feelings, sadness, or even depression. If you're struggling with postpartum depression (PPD), know that you are not alone. There are gentle, natural approaches that may support your journey toward emotional balance. Alongside professional care, herbal options and supplements may provide additional mood regulation during this tender time.

Frisco Midwifery has created this resource to offer education on this important topic. It is essential that you speak with your healthcare provider and create the support system you need for your best postpartum recovery.

Between caring for your baby, managing sleepless nights, and adjusting to a new routine, your own well-being might get pushed aside. But taking care of you is just as important as taking care of your little one! Frisco Midwifery & Birthing Center has prepared this article to offer you some ideas for prioritizing your "me time" and finding your "new normal".

What if I told you there was something you could do that would

• make your labor shorter

• reduce your perception of pain

• reduce your stress and anxiety

• help prevent lacerations in birth

• improve safety in your birth

• increase your potential of birthing without medication

When labor is “wonky” — long, uncoordinated, unusually painful or uncomfortable — it might be because the baby isn’t quite in the best position.

Spinning Babies is the original collection of functional, physical movements moms can try to balance their pelvis, bring their baby into an optimal position, and help make labor easier and faster.

Ideally, nutrition should come from food. However, many people need some supplements to hit all of the targets. This article explains the supplements that may be beneficial at each stage of pregnancy.

It is said that the birth of a baby is also the birth of a mother. Both Mother and Baby are embarking on a fully new experience, taking in all new sensations, and navigating a world of new challenges. This time is both beautiful and complicated. This article is prepared to help you plan for these early weeks so you can Thrive in the 4th Trimester.

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.

Unfortunately, many physicians are unwilling or reluctant to attend a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).  So, women who had a cesarean birth who don’t want a repeat cesarean without a medical reason often turn to midwifery care for their births. Frisco Midwifery has created this page to help you understand the benefits, risks and special considerations of Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC).

As pregnancy progresses, the weight of the uterus compresses some big blood vessels making it even more likely that blood will pool in the veins in the lower half of the body. If this pooling is in the veins of the legs or vulva, they are called varicose veins. If the pooling is in the anus, it’s called hermorrhoids. We created this link to suggest ways to prevent and treat varicose veins in all their forms in pregnancy.

Laboring in the water can be a great source of comfort for a birthing woman. This article includes information to help you determine if your bathtub will work for water birth, or if you need to purchase an inflatable birth pool. It also explains what equipment you will need to have for your home water birth.