Tweet My daughter, Larissa, was born nearly three months before her due date, which is, fortunately, not the type of birthday most children have. But preterm delivery – births prior to 37 weeks of gestation – is a relatively common phenomenon, affecting nearly 12 percent of births in the United States each year. Children born…
Tweet Most women who have had a previous Cesarean know they can try for a vaginal birth the next time around if they choose, assuming they have a normal pregnancy, or opt for a repeat Cesarean; however, do they know the risks and benefits of each option? Apparently the answer is “No” according to recent…
Tweet For many of new parents, the beginning and end of daylight savings time means not only changing your clocks, but also dealing with the dreaded effects of messing with a little one’s sleep schedule. While I personally cannot help you there (try reading this post from our sleep specialists), I can help you ensure…
Tweet You asked for it and we listened! In our effort to appeal to your different learning styles, Isis is offering a childbirth preparation class that is a combination of online self-learning and a 3 hour class on-site at one of our centers. The Prepared Childbirth Combo Class is especially designed for pregnant women and…
Tweet Mind Body Birth by Isis is a popular childbirth education option for those seeking a class that focuses on techniques for achieving a natural or low-intervention birth. This 5-week series offers an opportunity for learning about and practice of a wide range of non-medical comfort measures. The advantage of a series class is not…
Tweet The history of childbirth is complex, engaging and enraging – one moment a beautiful account of a natural and revered event, embraced by the culture of the time, and the next moment a traumatic tale involving power, politics and money. The history of childbirth tells us that advocacy for choice in childbirth begins with…
Tweet The history of childbirth reads like fiction – at times a veritable horror story – peppered with inspiring tales of advocacy in favor of women’s healthcare options and decision-making power. Birth has been deified in goddess form and vilified as a punishing curse. Below are some snapshots of childbirth through the ages to help…
Tweet When we featured interviews with our Sleep Support Team (see parts one, two and three of the series), we asked them what their favorite products are when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep for baby (and the rest of the family!). Here’s a compilation of their top picks: ABC – Isis Super…