Belly to Birth Doula & Childbirth Services

08/19/2011

Late congratulations to my newest Belly to Birth mom, Sophia. She gave birth to 6lb. 5oz, 17inch long baby Joseph this past Sunday. Sophia achieved a totally natural birth by staying home until labor was well established, walking, sitting in water, and changing positions as needed. Great job, Sophia!

08/19/2011

It will be interesting to see if other states follow suit, and how much time passes before they do. This is one much-needed baby step toward lowering our country's Cesarean rate.

Good news for babies in Oregon: On September 1, the state will become the latest in the country to enforce a "hard stop" on elective, non-me...

07/11/2011

This is one big baby!

The average weight of a newborn baby is about 7 1/2 pounds, which is why it's shocking -- even in Texas -- that a woman has given birth to a 16-pound baby boy.

06/23/2011

DENVER -- Colorado will end coverage for routine circumcisions under Medicaid next month, adding to what's become a national debate over the once widely-accepted procedure. The change, which takes effect July 1, is expected to save the state $186,500 a year.

06/15/2011

Fewer pregnant women and their partners are attending prenatal education classes these days and appear to be quietly following whatever advice the doctor or midwife recommends, researchers said Monday.

06/10/2011

Father of two young sons, Russell Crowe took to Twitter on Thursday night, conquering the controversial topic of male circumcision. The Gladiator star held nothing back, making clear his feelings on removing fo****in from a newborn baby.

06/09/2011

Michelle Obama is back in the news today after again bringing up supporting breastfeeding as part of her Let's Move! anti-obesity campaign. The first lady gave a speech at a Washington, D.C.-area child care center where she discussed five ways that childcare facilities can help reduce youth obesity

06/09/2011

06/09/2011

The city council voted Monday night to amend the public indecency ordinance that banned public breast-feeding of children over the age of 2, Channel 2 Action News reports. The new ordinance drops the age limit, allowing mothers to nurse their children for as long as they wish.

12/16/2010

On Thursday, December 2, as Aneka sat at home nine months pregnant, the phone rang.

12/14/2010

just had the honor of witnessing a miracle. Congratulations, Maya, on the completion of your journey through pregnancy and birth. Your strength, courage, and wisdom are far beyond your years. Always remember that a mother's love comes in many forms - all special, all beautiful. "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." -1 Corinthians 13:13

12/07/2010

supports the Atlanta Birth Center vision!