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.

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.

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.

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.

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.