Yearly Archives: 2022

While the laws vary by state, in Utah, every person giving birth has the legal right to choose wherever they would like to have their baby; that includes in the hospital, birth center, or at home. When it comes to deciding where you want to have your baby, it’s important that you choose the placeContinue reading “Hospital, Birth Center, or Home Birth?”

If you think Hypnobabies is just another basic hypnobirthing class, think again. Hypnobabies is actually a complete childbirth course, as well as a complete hypnosis for childbirth course. That means that when you take a Hypnobabies class, not only will you learn how to use medical-grade hypnosis for your birthing experience, but you will alsoContinue reading “What is Hypnobabies?”

The immediate postpartum period is arguably one of the most difficult adjustment periods of parenthood. Between the lack of sleep and the new tiny human(s) in your life that need constant care, the first few weeks or months after birth can be utterly exhausting; not to mention all of the hormone changes that frequently causeContinue reading “Postpartum Doula Support”

It has been said that water is the midwife’s epidural. That is because when someone in labor is submerged in a tub of water, they can sometimes feel a great decrease in the discomfort they are feeling. This is only one of the many benefits of water birth. What is a water birth? A waterContinue reading “Benefits of Water Birth”

How much does a doula cost in Utah? In Utah County and Salt Lake County, you’ll find that the cost of a birth doula can range anywhere from $1000-$2000. The average cost of a birth doula in this area is around $1500. What is included in the price of a birth doula? Typically, a birthContinue reading “How Much Does a Doula Cost?”

Breastfeeding, while seemingly normal and natural, can certainly come with some challenges. Wouldn’t it be nice if people talked more about the struggles associated with nursing their baby instead of painting a picture of ease and comfort? The most difficult parts of breastfeeding can be getting a successful latch, cluster feeding, finding a comfortable position,Continue reading “Breastfeeding Challenges”

This blog was written by our friend and local pelvic floor physical therapist, Dr. Betty DeLass, PT, DPT. Betty is the owner and founder of Reborn Pelvic Health & Wellness, a practice that specializes in pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy, as well as before and after pregnancy. Should I get pelvic floor therapy during pregnancy?Continue reading “Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy”

I watched a video this morning that emphasized just how much is expected of a woman recovering from childbirth. In the video, comparisons were made between recovering from childbirth and recovering from knee surgery or an ingrown toenail removal. Essentially, the video reiterated what I already knew, which was that women are expected to “bounceContinue reading “Caring for the Mother after Birth”

She looked at me with an incredulous expression and asked, “Are you actually into all of that placenta encapsulation stuff now?” I couldn’t blame her for asking. After all, I had never been one to take interest in an all-natural, holistic, hippy style of living. In fact, it wasn’t my style at all to doContinue reading “Encapsulating the Placenta”