So much time and energy goes into preparing for labor and birth — but what about the weeks after your baby arrives? The postpartum period, often called the “fourth trimester,” is a major transition physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. While many families spend months preparing for labor, very few pause to think through what daily
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How to Prepare Older Children for Birth
For many families, one of the most beautiful parts of home birth is the opportunity for siblings to be present as a new baby enters the world. Children often grow up seeing birth portrayed as scary, rushed, or something that only happens in hospitals behind closed doors. Watching their sibling be born can instead give
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Why Childbirth Education Classes Matter for Every Family
Whether you’re preparing for your first baby, planning your first unmedicated birth, welcoming a baby with a new partner, or simply wanting a refresher, childbirth education classes can be an incredibly valuable part of your pregnancy journey. Childbirth education (CBE) classes are designed to help families feel informed, supported, and confident as they prepare for
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Why You May Want a Birth Photographer for Your Labor and Birth
Birth is one of the most transformative, emotional, and unforgettable days of your life. While memories of your baby’s birth may stay with you forever, the details of labor and those first moments with your baby can become surprisingly blurry over time. Hiring a professional birth photographer or videographer allows you to preserve your birth
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Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum
Many families choose to include chiropractic care as part of their support team during pregnancy and postpartum. Chiropractic adjustments are focused on supporting the nervous system, improving balance within the body, and promoting comfort and mobility as your body changes throughout pregnancy and birth. How Chiropractic Care Supports Pregnancy Your nervous system communicates with and
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring a Doula
Choosing who will be part of your birth team is a deeply personal decision, and it’s normal to have questions about whether a doula is the right fit for your family. We created this Doula FAQ to address some of the most common concerns we hear from home birth families and to help you better
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Do I Need A Doula for My Home Birth?
The short answer is: maybe. Every family, birth experience, and support need is different, and what feels helpful for one person may not feel necessary for another. Why We Recommend Hiring a Doula for Your Home Birth At Fort Worth Midwifery, your midwife and birth assistants provide skilled, attentive medical care throughout your home birth.
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SneakPeek
Boy or Girl? End the Wait with SneakPeek With SneakPeek Clinical, you can find out your baby’s gender as early as 8 weeks. Here’s how it works: How Does SneakPeek Work? When pregnant, DNA from your baby can be found in the blood of the mother. SneakPeek works by looking for the male chromosomes within
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The Breastfeeding Expert
Who really is the breastfeeding expert? How do you know if they are here to help or hender you in your breastfeeding journey?
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NORA Tea
We are often asked what supplements we recommend for pregnancy but every person’s diet and ailments are different and require an individualized food and supplement regimen. However, we always recommend NORA tea as everyone can benefit from the wealth of vitamins and nutrients in it.
