Pregnancy
Midwives vs Doulas: What is the difference and do I need both?
Midwives vs Doulas: What is the difference and do I need both?
Hospital Birth
What to take to the hospital
Ever wonder what you need for your short stay? Check out the free downloadable check list below! Also don’t forget your Doula! 😉 What To Take To The Hospital Items For Use During Labor: 2 copies of Birth Preferences Educational materials
Fertility
Lending Library
Below is a list of books available from the lending library I offer to my clients. Because a book is on this list does not mean I completely endorse it. A book may contain bits of pieces which are very
Fertility
Preparing Our Bodies for Pregnancy
Ahealthy pregnancy begins long before conception. Like a garden, our bodies need to be cultivated and cared for in order to create the most fertile ground possible in which to grow a baby. Any gardener knows that infertile ground will
Pregnancy
How to Survive Prodromal Labor Without Losing Your Mind
Prodromal labor, also known as “false labor”, can last weeks before your baby makes his/her debut into the world. There are a myriad of different definitions of what constitutes prodromal labor, which basically means that no one knows exactly what it
Home Birth
20+ Things You Need to Know About Birth
There is more to birth than the physiological changes that take place in a woman’s body in order for her baby to make an exit. Sadly, most “what to expect” books and blogs focus solely on that one aspect, leaving out
Fertility
Diapering For Cheap
Last week I shared various organizations that help jump start a cloth diaper stash. This week I would like to highlight a inexpensive way to cloth diaper. Your most basic & cheapest way to cloth, is to use basic diaper covers
Cloth Diapers
Cloth Diapers Help Families
Something that has recently made a come back in the natural parenting circle is cloth diapers. While they can be a few brands that are highly desired and quite pricey, there is several options for those families looking for relief. There
Home Birth
Nipple Piercings, Breast Augmentation, and Breast Size: Breastfeeding Support From Central Texas Midwife
As a holistic midwife in Central Texas, I’ve had the privilege of supporting many new families through their breastfeeding journeys. Along the way, I’ve encountered a variety of questions and
Home Birth
Resuming Sex After Giving Birth: Killeen Midwifery and Home Birth
As a holistic midwife in Central Texas, I often get asked when it’s okay to resume sexual activity after giving birth. It’s a question that can be tricky to navigate,
Home Birth
No Shame in this Birth Game: Why Pooping During Labor is a Good Sign
LET’S TALK ABOUT POOPING DURING BIRTH: WHY IT’S NORMAL AND NOTHING TO FEAR As a home and birth center midwife, I can’t tell you how often I hear the concern:
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I’m Anita Hernandez, a practicing midwife and owner of Dulce Birth Center in Texas! Here on this blog you’ll find birth stories to inspire you, as well as inform you on topics such as cloth diapering & all things pregnancy and birth. Enjoy!
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