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....
by | Sep 10, 2014 | Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
Having a regular yoga practice provides a sense of calm, focus, and positive energy that can be carried out into our daily lives. It is physically and mentally demanding while being restorative and refreshing. Yoga can be particularly beneficial during pregnancy and...
by | Nov 6, 2013 | Birth Stories, Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
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...
by | Nov 6, 2013 | Birth Stories, Blog Posts, Houston Midwife
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...
