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07/05/2021

Welcomed safely with love at True North Birth Center!

07/04/2021

Happy 4th of July from all of us at True North Birth Center!

07/03/2021

Calling all September due dates! We have just a few spots open for September due dates with options of either home birth and birth center births! We accept all insurance and are in network with Apple Health, Premera, Regence, Tricare, and many more! Request a free consultation today at www.truenorthbirthcenter.com.

06/25/2021

With record temperatures about to hit Washington, it’s important to keep cool- especially when pregnant! We have come up with a few tips to help keep you cool.

1. Stay hydrated- carry a water bottle with you at all times. Add ice to help keep your drink cool. It’s also important to add in some electrolytes! Nuun tablets or coconut water are our go-to options.
2. Eat refreshing foods- fruits, such as watermelon or berries, and vegetables, such as cucumbers and peas are higher in water content and can be refreshing- especially when served cold! Cold soups and salads are great meal options. Don’t forget about popsicles!
3. Carry a Mister- a mister or even a regular spray bottle can be helpful in keeping cool. Add ice for a more refreshing option.
4. Go somewhere cool- while COVID protocols are still being followed, many places have opened back up. Go see a movie, walk the mall, or visit a museum this weekend. These indoor places have air conditioning as an added bonus!
5. Take a shower- take a cool shower or bath if you feel you need to cool off at home. Luke warm water can feel refreshing on a hot day.
6. Dress accordingly- dress in light, loose clothing to help prevent overheating.
7. Use sun protection- be sure to wear sunscreen and a hat to help protect your skin!
8. Go for a swim- Here in Washington, we have many options for swimming! Freshwater lakes, beaches, or local pools are great options for cooling off.

Whatever you choose to do this weekend, keep an eye out for warning signs of heat exhaustion such as rapid pulse, profuse sweating, feeling faint and clammy, and nausea/ vomiting. For signs of heat stroke, call 911 immediately. These include throbbing headache, increased temperature, lack of sweating, and more severely lack of consciousness.

Lastly, page your midwives with any urgent concerns!

06/12/2021

Are you a student midwife?! True North Birth Center is looking for students in either the assist or primary phase! While you may have to be slightly older than Midwife Ashley’s “student” in the picture, we are open to multiple educational routes. We are a busy practice averaging 15 due dates per month with three primary midwives, all who are preceptors, and offer both home birth and birth center births. If you are interested, please send your resume to info@truenorthbirthcenter.com. 1 year commitment required, and must be willing to relocate within 30 minutes of our birth center in Poulsbo, WA. Please feel free to share!

06/11/2021

06/09/2021

Every once in a while, out of hospital birth doesn’t go according to plan. While most of the time things are non-emergent and clients go in their personal cars, sometimes things require EMS transfers by ambulance. Today we delivered cookies as a thank you to those teams that help us get clients to the hospital safely, and to the Nurses and Hospitalists at St. Michaels Hospital. Thank you all for your support and excellent care provided to our clients! We are lucky to have such smooth transfers that are welcomed with open arms.

06/04/2021

Welcomed safely with love at True North Birth Center!

06/02/2021

May got super busy toward the end of the month, and the beginning of summer babies are already starting to come! We are looking forward to what June brings!

06/02/2021

Born safely with love at True North Birth Center!