Birth
Birth Isn’t Always Beautiful
Can we be real for a minute? I was wandering through the world of Google today on a search for birth quotes. I stumbled upon a birth affirmation that caught my eye. “Birth is Joyous.” and “My birth is easy.” I read those and it catapulted me back to the beginning of my doula career……
Read MoreThe #1 Labor Tip You Need to Know
You know you did it. You stuck your fingers in one of these innocent contraptions and then had the full panic moment of realizing that you couldn’t get your fingers back out. No matter how hard you pulled, the dumb thing just squeezed tighter. And then you realized that the answer to this little trick…
Read MoreOur Opinion on OBs
Dear OB/GYN, It’s possible that people have forgotten that you’re a human being. Is that weird to consider? Does it feel odd to know that people see you as a magical creature who lives at the office and/or hospital? Is it uncomfortable that people expect you to be impossibly close to perfect? In our role,…
Read More10 Things To Do When You’re OVERDUE in Salem
You may not be sleepless in Seattle, but overdue in Salem may not be getting much sleep either! Do you feel like you’re a million weeks pregnant? Has your due date come and gone? Salem Birth Support understands and we’re here to offer you a few activities to get your mind off of your upcoming…
Read MoreBirth: Know Your Options
“I don’t really want an epidural, but my friend says I won’t be able to do it without one.” “My mom wants to be in the room, but I’m not sure I’m comfortable with that.” “My doctor offered to induce me at 39 weeks, but I might want to wait until I go into labor…
Read MoreAre Membrane Sweeps Necessary?
My doctor offered to sweep my membranes yesterday. Does it need to be cleaned up there?” (Yes- real question.) You may have heard it before- sweeping or stripping of membranes. Let’s break down what it really is… including the fact that a broom is not included. The Goal of Stripping Membranes: To release hormones that…
Read MoreCesarean Birth in Salem Oregon
*All pictures in this post are used with permission and were taken on one of our doula’s phones by a nurse during a cesarean. This post does contain some images of a cesarean birth. What if…? What if labor doesn’t go as planned and the decision to deliver by cesarean is made? As we talk…
Read MoreNitrous at Salem Hospital
Did you know that Salem Health Family Birth Center offers nitrous oxide during labor? What does this mean for you? Let’s break it down. Nitrous oxide is an odorless, colorless gas that you may most often hear about for dental procedures, but it has been used for labor pain relief across the world. Sometimes referred…
Read MoreWhat to Expect: Having a baby at Salem Hospital
From your arrival to the time your baby is in your arms, knowing what to expect with your birth at Salem Health Family Birth Center can ease some anxiety.
Read MoreLabor & Cervical Scar Tissue
I’ve been to more than a few births. I’ve worked with women from a variety of backgrounds and previous birth experiences. I’ve been at labors that have lasted 30 minutes (yes…that’s total) and labors that have lasted multiple days. I’ve been at the births of multiples, at inductions, at birth centers and hospitals. I’ve worked…
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