Back and joint pain may not totally disappear until after birth. But there are things you can do to manage pain and maybe even alleviate some discomfort.
Carrier Screening During Pregnancy: Answers to Your Questions About Testing
You can discuss the pros and cons of each approach to carrier screening with your Magnolia midwife before deciding which route to take. In some cases, you may feel that trying both best fits your family’s situation.
Be a Partner in Prenatal Care: 5 Ways to Show Up for Your Health
Ultrasounds During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Prenatal Imaging
It’s important to know that midwives are highly trained at using touch, often called palpation, to monitor your baby’s position and size. In addition, the Magnolia midwives use a handheld Doppler to listen to your baby’s heartbeat.
How to Induce Labor Naturally: 7 Methods That Can Start Contractions
Natural Birth Preferences: Why You Need a Birth Plan for Out-of-Hospital Birth
6 Things to Consider if Planning for Pregnancy and Wanting Out-of-Hospital Delivery
The Immediate Postpartum Period: Understanding Physical and Emotional Changes After Birth
Prenatal Care with a Midwife: How Visits are Different (and Better) at Magnolia
NIPT vs. Integrated Screening: Which Prenatal Genetic Screening is Right for You?
During your first trimester of pregnancy, you will have the choice to undergo prenatal screening tests that give you information about the genetic health of your developing baby. Two of the screening possibilities are non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) and Integrated Screening.
Coronavirus and Out-of-Hospital Birth: How to Know If Birth Center or Home Birth Is Right for You
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, there has been an increased interest in out-of-hospital birth. People are concerned that hospitals will be overwhelmed with critically ill patients. New policies are restricting support people during labor and birth, and some protocols are requiring parents and babies to be separated.
Coronavirus and Pregnancy: How Magnolia is Taking Precautions Amid COVID-19 Concerns
We understand the fierce protective desires that come with pregnancy. You want to shield yourself and your baby from harm whenever possible. With all the information swirling about coronavirus, there are concerns about how COVID-19 affects pregnant folks and their babies.
How to Prepare for Natural Birth: 5 Things to Consider Before Labor
Why You Should Take Natural Birthing Classes (Even If It's Your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Pregnancy!)
Natural childbirth can be a transformative experience. One of the best ways to get ready for unmedicated birth is to take natural birthing classes. Here are five reasons why you should take natural birthing classes for a second, third, or fourth pregnancy.
5 Questions to Ask During Your Preconception Checkup
With such a life-changing event on the horizon, though, you could also have some worries. Perhaps you have questions about nutrition, exercise, your medical history, or concerns about fertility. Here are 5 valuable questions to ask during your preconception checkup, along with our insight on why these questions matter.
