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Six Ways to Support a Brand New Mom

Full Circle Womens Health

She’s been through the birth process. She’s left the hospital. She’s made decisions about strollers, and researched the benefits and risks of co-sleeping. She’s finished decorating a nursery. Today, she’s on the couch with a brand new little stranger, one who’s demanding her attention, resources and love. Now what? No matter how carefully we plan, our first experience with motherhood is not all fairytales and incredible moments. It can’t be. It’s completely new, which makes it unfamiliar, and therefore, a challenge.  How can we …

Co-Sleeping… Is it Safe to Sleep with Your Baby?

Full Circle Womens Health

  Is it safe for you to sleep with your baby? This question has long been a subject of great debate among health and parenting communities. We believe that the answer to this question is a resounding “yes!” In fact, we encourage you to co-sleep with your little one. Not only does the practice facilitate attachment, but it also reduces the risk of SIDS, syncs your sleeping with your baby’s, and encourages a natural cycle of breastfeeding. Below, we detail …

Is It More Dangerous to Drive During Your Second Trimester?

Full Circle Womens Health

Is it true that women are more likely to get in a car crash during their second trimester? In this recent Canadian Medical Association Journal study, a group of doctors concluded that the second trimester is associated with a substantial risk of a serious motor vehicle crash – a risk that, they say, merits the attention of prenatal caregivers. In cases like this, we think it’s important to point out that pregnant women know to exercise common sense, and that …

How to Create a Safe Space in Childbirth

Full Circle Womens Health

What does a successful relationship look like between a mom and her midwife? It’s a partnership. As midwives, we bring professional expertise and experience to creating your ideal birth process. As a mom-to-be, you contribute important information about your body, feelings, and beliefs. We are passionate about this partnership, because we believe it is the key to a pregnancy and childbirth journey that ensures health for your baby, and provides a positive experience for you. In her recent article, “A …

How to Communicate Effectively With Your Midwives

Full Circle Womens Health

When it comes to working with your midwives, there’s a lot to think about. Are they qualified? Are they hearing your emotional and physical concerns? Will they handle an emergency situation like you’d hope? Will they create a loving, meaningful experience around the birth of your child? As with any relationship, it’s important that your communication methods are  effective. But, how can you ensure this is happening? Below, we detail out several ways to effectively communicate with your midwives: Ask …

After the Baby: Postpartum Depression or Just the Baby Blues?

Full Circle Womens Health

Having a baby turns a woman’s life upside down. Everything in her life changes dramatically after the birth of a baby. Many women are not prepared for the mixed feelings, especially the feelings of loss and anger, that are a normal part of the transition to new motherhood. It is very common for a new mother to feel sad, angry and anxious after having a baby. Approximately 80% of new mothers experience these feelings in a mild form called the …