Magnolia Birth House

December 20, 2022

Labor, Pregnancy

Real Contractions vs. False Labor: How Do I Know When I’m Really in Labor?

Magnolia Birth House

December 20, 2022

Labor, Pregnancy

Real Contractions vs. False Labor: How Do I Know When I’m Really in Labor?

If your contractions are not consistent but more than uncomfortable, try to rest and hydrate. Remember, Braxton Hicks can be caused by doing too much or dehydration.

Magnolia Birth House

December 15, 2022

Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

The Biophysical Profile: What Is this Assessment and Why Is It Important?

Magnolia Birth House

December 15, 2022

Pregnancy, Prenatal Care

It’s important to note that Magnolia clients can still give birth at the birth center up until 42 weeks if biophysical profiles are within normal limits, per Florida birth center law.

Magnolia Birth House

December 6, 2022

Birth, Labor

The Amazing Placenta: Understanding the Purpose of this Unique Organ

Magnolia Birth House

December 6, 2022

Birth, Labor

The Amazing Placenta: Understanding the Purpose of this Unique Organ

The placenta is truly a life-giving organ. Without the placenta performing its functions well, the baby would not develop and grow properly. What exactly are the roles of the placenta? Let’s cover a few.

Magnolia Birth House

November 26, 2022

Magnolia Birth, Midwife

Meet the Midwife: Dawna Insua

Magnolia Birth House

November 26, 2022

Magnolia Birth, Midwife

I am drawn to the way Magnolia encourages families to be present and in control of how they approach pregnancy and birth. In addition, Magnolia has created a space that offers a private, comfortable, and welcoming vibe.

Magnolia Birth House

October 12, 2022

Magnolia Birth, Midwife

Meet Student Midwife Golda Francois

Magnolia Birth House

October 12, 2022

Magnolia Birth, Midwife

I moved to Tampa, where I attended the University of South Florida and earned my bachelor’s degree in health science. When I went to college, I thought I would be an OB/GYN. However, after shadowing a few providers and working in the hospital, I realized I preferred a more holistic version of maternal healthcare.

Magnolia Birth House

October 12, 2022

Labor, Birth

Knowing the Stages of Childbirth: Easy as 1, 2, 3

Magnolia Birth House

October 12, 2022

Labor, Birth

Knowing the Stages of Childbirth: Easy as 1, 2, 3

In this blog, we’re looking at the facts about the stages of childbirth and the phases of labor. If you want to know what you “can” expect versus what you “could” expect in all the stages and the phases, here is a breakdown.

Magnolia Birth House

August 30, 2022

Pregnancy, Natural Birth

The Anatomy of Labor: Building the Fundus to Open the Cervix

Magnolia Birth House

August 30, 2022

Pregnancy, Natural Birth

The Anatomy of Labor: Building the Fundus to Open the Cervix

In order for the cervix to open, the uterine fundus has to build up during contractions. Every time a contraction takes place, muscles pull up from the cervix and build on the fundus.

Magnolia Birth House

August 23, 2022

New Parents

Baby Sleep 101: 6 Myths About Infant Sleep Debunked

Magnolia Birth House

August 23, 2022

New Parents

Baby Sleep 101: 6 Myths About Infant Sleep Debunked

When you’re learning about infant sleep, it’s important to understand some basic terms. Here are some key phrases that will help you grow your knowledge around your baby’s sleep habits and patterns.

Magnolia Birth House

August 17, 2022

Magnolia Birth

Meet Administrative Coordinator Kerra Quarles

Magnolia Birth House

August 17, 2022

Magnolia Birth

Meet Administrative Coordinator Kerra Quarles

As a Black doula and staff member, I think it’s important that our clients see people who look like them when they walk in.

Magnolia Birth House

August 17, 2022

Magnolia Birth, Lactation

Meet Lactation Educator LaDereka Carter

Magnolia Birth House

August 17, 2022

Magnolia Birth, Lactation

Virtual lactation appointments are amazing. You are able to help parents cope with the most common challenges, like positioning, latching, engorgement, and milk supply during a baby’s growth spurts all while the parents are in the comfort of their own home.

Magnolia Birth House

July 25, 2022

Birth, Labor

Strategies for Managing Prodromal Labor: How to Identify Early Contractions and Achieve Your Out-of-Hospital Birth

Magnolia Birth House

July 25, 2022

Birth, Labor

Strategies for Managing Prodromal Labor: How to Identify Early Contractions and Achieve Your Out-of-Hospital Birth

If your contractions are more than five minutes apart, are short in duration (less than one minute), you are not experiencing a bloody show and your membranes have not ruptured, you are likely in prodromal labor.

Magnolia Birth House

June 13, 2022

Pregnancy, Birth, Labor

Supporting Your Partner During Childbirth: How to Help Through Each Stage of Labor

Magnolia Birth House

June 13, 2022

Pregnancy, Birth, Labor

Supporting Your Partner During Childbirth: How to Help Through Each Stage of Labor

The role of the support person is also extremely important. Birth is not meant to happen alone. It’s one of life’s most vulnerable experiences, and it’s a long process. We are wired to rely on a small group of people who have our interests at heart.

Magnolia Birth House

June 6, 2022

Magnolia Birth, Midwife

Meet the Midwife: Jessica Willison

Magnolia Birth House

June 6, 2022

Magnolia Birth, Midwife

As I listened to women, I saw the need for self-care and community care. I feel blessed to not have a traumatic birth story, and I want to pass that along.

Magnolia Birth House

May 24, 2022

Birth, Pregnancy

Premature Rupture of Membranes: What to Do If Your Water Breaks Before Labor Starts

Magnolia Birth House

May 24, 2022

Birth, Pregnancy

Premature Rupture of Membranes: What to Do If Your Water Breaks Before Labor Starts

Can I still deliver at the birth center if my water breaks before labor begins? Like many birthing situations, it depends.

Magnolia Birth House

May 16, 2022

Pregnancy, Labor, Magnolia Birth

Gently Promoting Labor: 9 Ways to Prepare for an Optimal Birth

Magnolia Birth House

May 16, 2022

Pregnancy, Labor, Magnolia Birth

Gently Promoting Labor: 9 Ways to Prepare for an Optimal Birth

Learn how to gently promote and induce labor by intentionally preparing your body so you have the optimum environment for labor.

Magnolia Birth House

April 14, 2022

Pregnancy, Labor, Magnolia Birth

Gestational Diabetes: Why Evidence-Based Screening is Important

Magnolia Birth House

April 14, 2022

Pregnancy, Labor, Magnolia Birth

Gestational Diabetes: Why Evidence-Based Screening is Important

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common problems that can occur during pregnancy. According to the most recent available data, about 6 percent of expectant parents are diagnosed with gestational diabetes, which develops during pregnancy when blood sugar levels are high. Discover our policies and procedures regarding gestational diabetes screening.

Magnolia Birth House

April 8, 2022

Pregnancy, Labor

Benefits of Acupuncture During Pregnancy and Labor

Magnolia Birth House

April 8, 2022

Pregnancy, Labor

Benefits of Acupuncture During Pregnancy and Labor

Acupunture can be used to relieve pregnancy discomforts and induce labor. Discover the benefits of using acupuncture during your pregnancy.

Magnolia Birth House

February 8, 2022

Pregnancy, Postpartum

You Are Not Alone: Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Groups Offer Community

Magnolia Birth House

February 8, 2022

Pregnancy, Postpartum

You Are Not Alone: Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Groups Offer Community

Especially as the pandemic continues, parents are enduring this parenting journey at home, largely by themselves. It’s no wonder thoughts like, “Was it a mistake to have a baby?” take over the mind. But what if you could connect with other moms who are in the same stage as you?

Magnolia Birth House

February 1, 2022

Birth, Pregnancy

Sibling Preparation: Helping Your Kids Get Ready for Your New Baby

Magnolia Birth House

February 1, 2022

Birth, Pregnancy

Sibling Preparation: Helping Your Kids Get Ready for Your New Baby

But no matter how old, there are plenty of ways you can talk to your kids to help them understand how their world is about to change. Here are some ways our clients at Magnolia Birth House are preparing older children for the arrival of a new baby.