If you find yourself twisting and turning in bed, going to the bathroom a couple of times at night, and then laying awake for hours often getting little to no restful sleep - you are not alone. Upwards of 84% of pregnant women are finding that their sleep patterns are changing with shorter amounts of sleep time, according to the March of Dimes. The physiological, metabolic, and emotional shifts that occur during pregnancy and post partum often lead to sleep loss which can zap your energy for days, weeks and even months, while labor and birth requires stamina, endurance, and strength. Poor sleep quality is associated with an inflammatory response that lowers the immune system and can sabotage
Pregnant women are like sponges, absorbing everything and anything they can get their hands on that’s pregnancy related - which is why picking the right birth care provider is so crucial. Providers have far reaching influence and power by transmitting messages about birth while impacting outcomes. Trust between a pregnant woman and her provider is essential to ensure optimal outcomes. Here’s some great tips to help you pick a Great Birth Care Provider! 1. Decide which qualities you would like to see in your provider. Qualities topping the list: Skilled, knowledgeable, compassionate, reassuring. Speaks your language of birth. You feel heard and supported, not challenged when expressing your h
