


Preparing for Birth – and Life as a Parent
Would you run a marathon without doing any preparation? I hope your answer is no. Similarly, doing some preparation for childbirth is important. Some types of childbirth preparation can also give you useful skills for your new life as a parent.

What to Say (& Not to Say) to a Pregnant Woman?
Here is some solid advice for those who are tempted to comment on the appearance of a pregnant women, whether she is just sporting a tiny baby bump, or heading into her 41st week, try this: “You look lovely!”

Why Should I Hire a Doula?
Congratulations! You are pregnant and an entire new world begins to open to you. New terminology. New experiences. New questions. LOTS of questions. One question that I am often asked by parents is: “Why should I hire a doula?”

Getting Back to Basics with HypnoBirthing
By Karen Hornfeck: It’s always interesting when people consider HypnoBirthing “new age” childbirth preparation when in reality, HypnoBirthing focuses on getting back to the basics of birth…

Magical Hours
By Erin Balkind: What happens when there is uninterrupted time right after birth for a baby to get to know his or her parents? And for the parents to get to know their baby…