At 35 weeks, I woke up to extreme itching. Turns out it was a good thing I did not just chalk this up to another weird pregnancy symptom.
Intraheptic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) Awareness
To Break, or Not to Break (Your Water), That is the Question
In movies, a pregnant person’s water breaking is a rush of fluid, followed by strong contractions, and a baby is born within minutes. And while maybe that happened (once), that is not the common occurrence for most laboring individuals. The only truth to these hypothetical movie births is that when one’s water breaks, labor can speed up.
Our Doulas Will Always Support Your Cesarean Birth
Doulas are not just for unmedicated, vaginal births. Learn more here about how our doulas can support you and your family during cesarean births, both unplanned and planned.
Delivering at REX Hospital Women's Center
REX Hospital Women's Center is a wonderful, beautiful hospital centrally located in Raleigh to make having a baby a convenient and delightful experience. Furthermore, REX is part of the UNC Health Systems so you can assured you will get the top notch medical care you would at UNC affiliated practice or hospital.
Five Tips for Packing for the Perfect Childbirth Bag + FREE Printable
Packing your hospital bag can be overwhelming. But, it can also be fun! We have these five tips for packing your bag PLUS the ultimate printable packing list that will hopefully help you think outside of the box (or bag?) and be able to enjoy the process. And trust us when we say ultimate, it has everything you could ever want and need.
Delivering at Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace at WakeMed Raleigh Campus
The Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace, or WakeMed Raleigh, located off NewBern Ave in northeast Raleigh, is the flagship for the WakeMed hospital system, serving as the leading provider of advanced health care services. Their website details: “From routine to the unforeseen and everything in between”, which can truly be seen at the newly renovated Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace.
Delivering at NC Women's Hospital at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The NC Women’s Hospital is a leading research hospital, with outstanding patient care. Clients love the personalized feel of the care they receive, while always knowing their medical team is up to date on all the current medical recommendations for outstanding patient care.
Delivering at Duke Birthing Center
Duke Birthing Center is located on the Duke Hospital Campus, and is one of the go-to hospitals for those seeking some of the best medical care in the area at a major research hospital. With all major specialities in one hospital, patients at Duke, or Big Duke as many refer to it, find it a great place to deliver with amazing practitioners.
Delivering at WakeMed North Family & Women's Hospital
Having your baby at Delivering at WakeMed North Family & Women's Hospital is a tranquil and luxurious environment that allows you to have the birth you desire.
Delivering at The Birth Place at Duke Regional
The Birthing Place at Duke Regional Hospital is a smaller hospital in North Durham that is perfect for those who like the idea of hospital birth, but still want a more personalized experience.
