How should a mother recover and rest postpartum? How can she do that through the lens of her faith? In every culture until modern times, there have been cultural practices, routines, and ritual surrounding the postpartum time. Humanity has always recognized, to varying degrees, that this time was critical for mothers and babies to heal, bond, rest, recover, and establish healthy feeding for the baby. Modern American culture, highly influenced by the industrial revolution, all

Without doubt, one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to the option to birth at home is " but is that safe?? " Whether...

Understanding the possible options for a cesarean birth is important for the mother in this situation to feel as empowered as possible and create a personalized, dignified experience for both her and her baby. Learn what options you might have for a gentle, family-centered cesarean.

While the majority of babies will turn head down (cephalic) by 36 weeks of pregnancy, about 4-5% will choose a breech position. This...

Recognizing the dignity of every human being from the moment of conception means that we also recognize that the death of a person at any...

Amniotic fluid is critical for an unborn baby's life and health. The amount of “water” around the baby naturally increases as the...