Austin Doula Guide (plus why to have one and how to find one)
Austin Doula Guide (plus why to have one and how to find one)
Doulas are the best kept secret of an empowering birth! When one of my girlfriends first told me about having a doula...
Black Maternal Health: Become an Advocate for Yourself
Black History Month is when we reflect on our history and reignite our dedication to dismantling systemic barriers that prevent our nation from truly having justice for all.As a Black mother, I want to...
You Can Ask Why I’m Having A C-Section
I don't know when C-sections became such a taboo subject. I was standing in the checkout line at the grocery store. My 2 year old was asleep in my arms and I was apologizing...
A Love Letter To My Stretch Marks
The more I look at you, the more the imperfections seem to shift. A Love Letter To My Stretch Marks:
To My Body,
For years, I have struggled with loving you completely. I saw flaws where...
New Technology Supports Comprehensive Fetal Care | UT Health Austin
UT Health Austin's Comprehensive Fetal Care Team and Dell Children’s Medical Center are committed to the physical and emotional health of every new mother and her baby.
Ideally, pregnancy is a time of anticipation, joy,...
Most Common Questions About the Fourth Trimester | UT Health Austin
UT Health Austin ob-gyn answers the most commonly searched questions about the fourth trimester of pregnancy
During the “fourth” trimester, or postpartum period, you’ll likely have many questions about caring for your body and what...
Most Commonly Searched Questions about 3rd Trimester | UT Health Austin
During the third trimester (weeks 28-40 of pregnancy), you’ll experience increased fetal movements and begin finalizing plans for your big day. In this exciting time, it’s natural to find yourself asking new questions. Don’t rely...
Most Common Questions About the Second Trimester of Pregnancy | UT Health Austin
UT Health Austin ob-gyn answers the most commonly searched questions about the second trimester of pregnancy
During the second trimester (weeks 14-27 of pregnancy), you’ll begin to notice significant changes in your physical appearance and...
Most Common Questions About First Trimester of Pregnancy | UT Health Austin
UT Health Austin ob-gyn answers the most commonly searched questions about the first trimester of pregnancy
Currently expecting or planning to start a family soon? With each pregnancy comes many questions and concerns, especially for...
Mom’s Guide To Creating the Best Birth Plan
"Wait... I need a 'Birth Plan?' Isn't the plan to ... give birth?"
When I signed up for the Bradley Birth Method class, we had no idea of the number of interventions possible during labor...