by Lisa | Jan 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
How you can delay umbilical cord clamping and bank your baby’s cord blood Americord Registry, a leader in the advancement of umbilical cord blood, cord tissue and placenta tissue banking, today announced continued support for parents that elect to delay cord clamping...
by Lisa | Dec 22, 2014 | Birth options
Jacksonville, North Florida and South Georgia will be getting yet another birth option in March 2015! For those that do not choose a homebirth or have reasons they can not, you have another birth center option. ...
by Lisa | Nov 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
You may be surprised to discover the variations in childbirth classes—some are months long while others last a day; some take place in a hospital( least recommended) and others are conducted in the educator’s home or other locations. Regardless, topics...
by Lisa | Oct 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
Did you know that the umbilical cord has two arteries and one vein that are protected from crimping by a substance called Wharton’s Jelly? It keeps the cord rigid and flexible to protect the blood’s ability to flow through the cord even with a knot!...
by Lisa | Oct 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
I have been a Lactation Specialist since 1997 thru my volunteer work with La Leche League. I get SO many calls and questions at our support meetings about newborn weight loss. I have never had IV fluids in labor , I have had 3 homebirths and 3 hospital. Dehvin was my...
