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Bucket Filled!

Bucket Filled!  by Melissa Savoie One warm and humid morning, while pushing the stroller up the little hills and over the crosswalks to kindergarten, my daughter tells me something she learned in school. I hold my breath. Not wanting to speak. Not wanting to ask too many questions. I’ve learned that these moments of disclosure continue reading..

What’s up with Vitamin K for Newborns? by Rebekah Randall CNM

What’s up with Vitamin K for Newborns?  by Rebekah Randall CNM Why is vitamin K given to newborns? Did you know that vitamin K deficiency bleeding [VKDB], (once called hemorrhagic disease of the newborn [HDNB]), was first documented as bleeding symptoms shortly after birth over 100 years ago! We now understand newborns do not have continue reading..

scarlet grace

Birth Story: Scarlet Grace

Sometime in the wee hours on March 3rd, I had a few pressure waves that woke me up.  I didn’t really think anything of it.  Logan woke up around 6, as usual.  Kevin got up to get him.  I told him I would get him because  I couldn’t really sleep anyway, but Kevin kept going. continue reading..

The Importance of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy After Natural Childbirth

Did you know that pelvic floor physical therapy is standard of care following childbirth in some countries? Austin Area Birthing Center is proud to partner with Sullivan Physical Therapy in offering pelvic floor physical therapy on site, every Thursday afternoon, for pregnant and postpartum clients at the AABC South location. Issues treated: Urinary frequency, urgency, continue reading..

What Should I Take When I’m Expecting?

In general, most women are well-nourished. If they have a well-balanced, whole-foods diet, they don’t really need much in the way of supplements.  Prenatal vitamins are designed to ensure that moms don’t get deficient as their baby takes what it needs from your body as it grows. But some brands can cause an upset stomach continue reading..

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