by | Sep 26, 2014 | Birth Stories, Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
The Home Birth of Archer Lux Guimbellot March 11, 2014 From the moment I learned I was pregnant I knew I wanted a home birth. I hate hospitals and being around people when I’m not feeling well, so I couldn’t imagine trying to accomplish a natural birth in the presence...
by | Sep 19, 2014 | Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
Trying to Conceive after Age 35 Many women today find themselves trying to conceive after the age of 35. This opportunity can be full of joys and riddled with new questions. Despite the challenges, many women in their thirties and forties successfully conceive. What...
by | Sep 19, 2014 | Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
Preconception Health for Women Pregnancy should not be considered only a 9 month journey but as a year long journey. Knowing that the first few weeks of pregnancy are the most vital to the development of the baby, a mother should be healthy and avoid any harmful...
by | Sep 19, 2014 | Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
Early Pregnancy Symptoms Pregnancy symptoms differ from woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy; however, one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms is a delayed or missed period. Understanding the signs and symptoms of pregnancy is important because each...
by | Sep 19, 2014 | Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
Understanding Pregnancy Tests There are two types of pregnancy tests; one uses a urine sample, the other a sample of blood. Both tests detect the presence of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is produced by the placenta shortly after...
by | Sep 19, 2014 | Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
Male Infertility Infertility affects approximately one out of every six couples. An infertility diagnosis is given to a couple who are unable to conceive over the course of one year. When the problem lies with the male partner it is referred to as male infertility....
