So, while the ice cream in the freezer may be calling your name, we know it’s important to take care of your body and to do your best to fill it with things that are nutritious for you and your baby throughout your pregnancy.

Has a friend mentioned they incorporated cloth diapers into their daily life and you gagged and neglected to consider the option? We understand. Many Salt Lake residents misconstrue cloth diapers as an unsavory alternative to disposable ones.

Nursing your baby enhances a lasting bond. What’s more, the nourishment provided by breastfeeding is unmatched. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Medical Association, and the World Health Organization all recommend breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months after birth and intermittently until 12 months or longer.

As moms, we feel guilty for so many things that we can’t control, that aren’t our fault, or that aren’t even real concerns. We feel guilty for letting the laundry go a few extra days. For ordering pizza rather than cooking a home-made meal. We feel guilty for not losing our baby weight the day after we deliver.

Many people have difficulty falling asleep during pregnancy. However, this difficulty isn’t always caused by the same thing. When you understand the reason you have trouble sleeping, you can change your routine to help.

Birth centers are curated to give a home-like experience. Rooms at our center feature large beds — perfect for two partners — and a large, freestanding tub for effective pain relief. Also, in the suite is an assortment of birthing tools to facilitate an easier labor and more comfortable birthing position.

 Remember, your due date isn’t necessarily the exact date you’ll go into labor. Instead, your baby can safely arrive two weeks prior to the due date or even two weeks after. During the final weeks of your pregnancy, your baby will gain weight, develop sucking abilities, and receive crucial antibodies that will help them fight infections.

We believe you deserve to have all the aids you need to make your labor more comfortable. To help, we’ve done our best to ensure you’ll be thrilled with the amenities in your private, spa-like, birthing suite. Here are the best tools you’ll find in our birth center.

Though all birth centers are required to abide by certain laws and regulations, only accredited birth centers demonstrate a higher accountability and dedication to best midwifery practices.

A successful vaginal birth after a cesarean section (VBAC) is entirely possible. In fact, our midwives strongly support women who choose to have a natural birth after a cesarean birth. Through our care and guidance, we hope you’ll feel empowered by your own capabilities and have a voice in your delivery. Follow these steps to help improve the odds of a successful VBAC.

The placenta is your body’s temporary organ that encases your baby during pregnancy. This organ carries nutrients and oxygen from mother to baby, as well as removes waste from the baby. While the idea may be a foreign one to the United States and Salt Lake City residents, the practice of consuming the placenta, usually done as placenta encapsulation, is a centuries-old custom.

You always have the right to refuse certain screenings or tests. Here are a few that can safely skip during your pregnancy unless you’ve been specifically instructed otherwise by your doctor or midwife.

Not all home birthing practices follow the same model, but virtually all of them have a continuous care approach. The midwife and doula you’re introduced to at the beginning of the process are there all the way to the end, and you’ll have tons of time to ask questions and get to know their services. You’ll get individualized, respectful care that’s catered to your needs.

There are many ways in which natural childbirth can be safer for your baby. Babies delivered naturally receive increased energy from stable levels of blood sugar. They receive an increased amount of oxygen from natural hormones. Finally, studies have shown that they develop stronger immune systems.

As an expecting mother, you’ll go through a number of physical changes throughout the length of your pregnancy. Some of these are relatively consistent across all women, but some others may or may not happen to a given individual based on their personal risk factors.

Here are 30 important questions to ask your midwife to see if you’re a good fit.

We commonly counsel new mothers on the importance of breastfeeding and share tips and techniques that will benefit both you and your new baby. Breastfeeding is important for your baby’s health and can be helpful in creating a mother-child bond. The Midwifery team is here to answer a few common concerns for new mothers.

A doula is much more than a simple assistant in the birthing process. She is a calming source of support for the mother, that provides a positive impact on labor. She is professionally trained in childbirth and gives educational, physical and emotional encouragement from conception to post-partum care. Her primary focus is offering a safe and empowering birthing experience.

Postpartum Depression can occur at any time during the first year after giving birth, but it is most commonly reported during the first three months. In many cases, symptoms will last until the mothers seek proper treatment.