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09/05/2025

At Morning Star Birth Center, we, like Mother Teresa, recognize the inherent dignity in even the smallest of lives.

Every newborn is a precious gift, deserving of love, care, and respect. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where both mother and child can thrive, surrounded by kindness and support at every step.

09/03/2025

What is the purpose of prenatal visits that last an hour?

In midwifery-led care, prenatal visits often last up to an hour, compared to the typical 10–15 minutes in conventional care.

These extended appointments give expectant mothers the opportunity to build a strong relationship with their midwife. There’s time for meaningful conversations, in-depth questions, and valuable teaching moments.

This deeper connection allows the midwife to understand the client on a personal level and show up at her birth in a more informed and meaningful way.

09/01/2025

Every day can be Labor Day here!

While most people celebrate Labor Day once a year, here at Morning Star Birth Center, we celebrate labor day weekly!

We love our amazing families and are honored to be a part of your personal labor day!

08/29/2025

Where your catholic faith meets birth.

Here at Morning Star Birth Center, the team surrounding you not only wants you to feel supported on a physical and emotional level but also a spiritual one.

Rest easy knowing your midwifery team is always praying for you and your baby’s safe delivery.

08/28/2025

If there’s one thing to add to your daily routine during pregnancy, it’s magnesium! Its benefits are extensive,
addressing many common pregnancy discomforts, including:

•Better sleep
•Reduced stress
•Muscle aches
•Leg cramps
•Constipation

Magnesium comes in various forms, making it easy to find the option that suits your routine best. You can:

•Take it orally as tablets or powder
•Add magnesium flakes or Epsom salts to your bath
•Spray magnesium oil on your feet
•Rub magnesium lotion on your legs before bedtime

Talk to your midwife during your appointment about how to best incorporate magnesium into your pregnancy!

08/27/2025

On St. Monica’s feast day, we pause to reflect on her inspiring example—a mother whose unwavering trust in God guided her as she cared for her child.

When our babies grow and begin to push back, convinced they know better, may we, like Monica, lean into prayer more than control, trust more than fear, and grace more than frustration.

Our faithful, patient, prayerful love can plant seeds that bloom in God’s time.

St. Monica, Pray for Us!

08/26/2025

Dates, Teas, and Tinctures… Oh My!

Many women are encouraged to start “doing all the things” when they hit the 37-week mark to get labor going. Whether it’s eating six dates a day to soften the cervix, drinking 3-6 cups of red raspberry leaf tea to tone the uterus, or adding herbal tinctures that may potentially shorten labor, all of these methods have one thing in common: they give the illusion that we have control over when labor starts and how easy or short it will be. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth!
Labor begins when your baby is ready to come, and many factors influence how long or short your labor will be once it starts. While there’s nothing wrong with trying “all of the things,” we must remember that surrendering to God is the most important thing. Our bodies are designed to grow and birth our babies. Our cervix knows how to soften and dilate, our uterus knows how to contract and push the baby down and out—and it can do all of this without us stressing about adding in extra measures.

08/25/2025

Wondering how to incorporate your faith into your birth plan? Here are some tangible ways:

•Recite a simple prayer during contractions, such as “Jesus, I trust in You” or “Jesus, have mercy on me.”
•Hold a rosary
•Pray the psalms
•Listen to Gregorian chant
•Have a crucifix, image, or icon to focus on
•Choose intentions to offer up your labor for
•Select a saint to intercede for you and your baby’s safe delivery
•Use affirmations from the Bible or encouraging quotes from the Saints

08/22/2025

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,
our life, our sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve.
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us,
and after this our exile
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving,
O sweet Virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Amen

08/20/2025

Approximately 8–10% of pregnant individuals experience their water breaking before labor begins— known as PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes). While it might feel alarming, it’s not an emergency, and it doesn’t mean that labor or delivery needs to happen immediately. In fact, it can take anywhere from 24 to 48 hours (or sometimes longer) for labor to start after PROM occurs.

What to Do if Your Water Breaks Before Labor Starts:
Contact Your Midwife Immediately: It’s important to inform your midwife right away so she can monitor your situation. However, if you’re feeling baby move normally and have no signs of infection (such as fever or foul-smelling discharge), it’s safe to wait for labor to begin on its own without intervention.

Stay Hydrated: Drinking plenty of water is crucial after your water has broken. Staying well-hydrated helps your body continue producing amniotic fluid, even after the sac has ruptured.

Prioritize Rest: This is not the time for long walks or physically demanding activity. Since labor may not begin for 24–48 hours, it’s essential to rest and conserve your energy. You’ll want to be as well-rested as possible when labor does begin so you have the strength to cope with its intensity.

Limit Cervical Exams: To reduce the risk of infection, avoid frequent or unnecessary cervical checks after PROM. Fewer exams mean less chance for bacteria to enter the uterus.

08/15/2025

“Mary is the Ark of the Covenant because she welcomed Jesus within her; she welcomed within her the living Word, the whole content of God’s will, of God’s truth; she welcomed within her the One who is the new and eternal Covenant, which culminated in the offering of his Body and his Blood: a body and blood received through Mary. Therefore Christian piety rightly turns to Our Lady in the litanies in her honour, invoking her as Foederis Arca, that is, “the Ark of the Covenant”, the Ark of God’s presence, the Ark of the Covenant of love which God desired to establish with the whole of humanity, in Christ, once and for all.” - Benedict XVI

Happy Feast of the Assumption!

Our Lady, Pray for us 🤍

08/11/2025

The summer months are known for BBQs and cookouts, which often come with a variety of foods. During pregnancy, it’s especially important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet for both mom and baby.

Try to fill your plate with:

• Plenty of protein
• Fresh fruit
• Vegetables

Be mindful of:

• Carbs
• Sugary foods

You might even want to offer to bring a salad or veggie tray yourself to ensure there’s a healthy option available!

Address

315 W 10th Street
Front Royal, VA
22630

Website

https://www.morningstarmidwifery.org/

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