Complications – Hospital vs. Home Birth

Having a baby can seem scary especially for first time moms. We must remember that birth is a natural process. We largely complicate the process by thinking of it as a medical procedure instead of something that happens naturally. A Houston midwife can help you see...

Post Partum With Your Houston Midwife

Post-Partum: What to Expect After Your Birth When Using a Midwife If you have decided to use a midwife for your birth, you can expect your Houston midwife to help you in a variety of ways. Guidance In the hours following your birth, you can expect to receive guidance...

Prenatal Care From a Midwife

Prenatal Care From A Midwife Your prenatal care is the first step towards a healthier baby.  Every parent strives for a healthy baby.  The best way to start is by receiving your prenatal care. Prenatal Care If you choose a Houston Midwife such as Nanci Stanley, you...

Elaine Suzette’s Birth Story

Elaine Suzette’s Birth Story – Our Fifth Child, Our First Born at Home I would call it a ‘simple’ birth.  All of our other children were born in a hospital.  We knew no different.  We were actually headed down that path again when I, assuming this would probably...

Rebecca Miller’s Birth

 The Birth of Noah John After three miscarriages in a row, the birth of our sixth child was something that didn’t seem like reality, until he actually came and we could hold him in our arms!  Having been through so much loss in the previous year, after Noah’s birth I...

Melanie Wallace Birth Story

I found Nanci through her website in the summer of 2012 before moving to Houston. My husband was retiring from the Air Force and we would be moving to Houston in a few months. I found out I was pregnant during this transition. My previous three kids were born in...

Lacey M. Birth Story

Nanci is wonderful midwife in Houston and we plan to seek her expertise for future births.  During the prenatal process, I appreciated her gentle care, patience in answering my questions, and flexible office hours.  When I first called Nanci, it felt so nice to hear...

Birth Naturally or Not?

Birth Naturally or Not? Owen’s Bundle of Joy When my husband and I found out we were expecting our third baby we were very excited and blessed. Like many moms my mind immediately filled with concerns and questions.  And for the third time I found myself asking...

Baby Abigail Sunshine!

Sarah Starnes Birth Story Abigail Sunshine Adams Starnes – Delivered by Houston Midwife Nanci Stanley 8 lbs 1 oz     After 8 births you would have the tendency to believe that babies almost walk out. That is a fallacy. They don’t. Our precious Abby...