Homebirth midwife in Denton, Texas, Ardmore, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Statistics show that 1 in 4 women have suffered from some kind of pregnancy loss. However that number is believed to be under reported. Today, I want to tell you that I am 1 in 4. I lost my only daughter when I was 38 weeks pregnant. …
Ever wonder what people are saying about Mercy and Comforts of Home Midwifery. We are introducing a feature called Testimonial Tuesday. Once a month, we will add a testimonial from women (or their husbands!), so you can see what other have to say about our services. Also you can find out more by going to …
You may have seen me use that phrase on this website or on my social media. You may have seen it somewhere else and are wondering what exactly is family centered care. I have shared before about how we involve fathers in prenatal care and birth here at Comforts of Home Midwifery. You can view …
In honor of my 2nd son’s 21st birthday today, I wrote out his birth story. Happy Birthday Kodi! My 2nd pregnancy In Why I Became a Midwife, I talk about how I attended Bradley classes with a friend. They were a huge catalyst in becoming interested in natural childbirth and eventually midwifery. When I got …
Ever wonder what people are saying about Mercy and Comforts of Home Midwifery. We are introducing a feature called Testimonial Tuesday. Once a month, we will add a testimonial from women (or their husbands!), so you can see what other have to say about our services. Also you can find out more by going to …
How much do you know about birth? In the media, we see these big, dramatic events. The woman’s water breaks dramatically. Her contractions start hard and fast. She screams at whoever is there that she needs to go to the hospital NOW. The baby arrives with puffing, panting, and screaming. Our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and …
Ever wonder what people are saying about Mercy and Comforts of Home Midwifery. We are introducing a feature called Testimonial Tuesday. Once a month, we will add a testimonial from women (or their husbands!), so you can see what other have to say about our services. Also you can find out more by going to …
When I talk to other midwives, I hear a theme of what kind of births they would like to participate in. The list below is what I have compiled based on what they have said. Some of these I have done and some I am hoping to still do. Living in the DFW area, I …
This post is based on a graphic that Birth Arts International posted called A-Z Pain Relief in Labor. A. Aromatherapy Essential oils used properly can be helpful for a number of things during labor. In the book Essential Oil for Maternity by AromaTools, lavender, clary sage, ylang ylang, basil and the doTerra specific oils Balance …
Many people when considering having a home birth are worried about the cost. If you are a cash pay client, many midwives charge far less than what you would pay in a hospital. With the rising costs of insurances, co-pays, and deductibles, my fee is frequently less than what many people would have to pay …