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+Read MoreNatural Childbirth
And I'm not talking about the stork delivering your new bundle of joy at your doorstep! Real natural childbirth is hard work! It can be painful...and intense. But, it's not in vain. It's a purposeful, intentional process that connects body, mind and soul to bring forth a fresh new life! -
+Read MorePreparing For Birth
At LaVida Baby, we offer a dynamic approach for supporting soon-to-be Parents with an intense focus on natural childbirth. Our style reflects a belief and trust in a woman's body to do what it was created to do; birth babies! We are here for you! -
+Read MoreFor The Dads
Dads, you are her rock! You are her happy place! LaVida Baby will help to fill your "toolbox" full of meaningful ways to support your wife as she labors to bring your new little one into this world! Be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead! 1 Peter 1:6
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Everyone's birth team will look very different. Bring together the people who will best shape the birth you envision.+
First Trimester
Building Your Birth Team
Pre-Natal testing. Anatomy Scans. Decide what you are comfortable with and what you might want to skip and develop a plan with your provider!+
Second Trimester
Baby In Progress
Enjoy these final moments: your blooming belly, baby's eager kicks and sleepy hiccups! Your baby will soon be in your arms!+
Third Trimester
Get ready, Get Set, Baby!
Sacred Birth Experiences
Meeting "under the red tent", passing down time-honored truths of strength, empowerment, celebration and spiritual encounters, women share their stories. Stories of birth, restoration, healing. What better way to discover your path into motherhood than to learn from those who have gone before you! Read. Cherish. Learn. Share!
Where will you birth your baby?
You just thought you were through with those mad event-planning-skills once the wedding was over! But, it's venue-planning time, again - this time it's for your baby's birthplace! Oh, the choices! Hospital. Birthing Center. Or... Su Casa! Different venues will offer different perks and will appeal to all different types! Tune in to your personality and what you envision your birth to look like and you'll be set on the perfect locale!
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
What is a VBAC? A Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) can be a controversial topic but, the age-old belief that "once a cesarean, always a cesarean" has flown out the window! Doctors, Midwives and Women are stepping out of the operating rooms in droves to empower the art of birthing the old-fashioned way - No scalpels, just HooHaas!
In July, 2010 The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released a statement supporting a Trial of Labor (TOL) for women who have had one, and even two, cesarean deliveries!
Welcome! And Bear With Us!
At LaVida Baby, while we are still under construction, we are working hard to get our site and services up and running! We still have tweaking to do on the site and some behind-the-scenes details to perfect and then our services will be offered after the first of the year! Stay with us as we fine-tune the site offering more and more resources aimed at enhancing your childbirth experience!
In the meantime... our online store will be up and running very soon! We will offer all of our favorite tried-and-true baby and Mama must-have's! We've tried them first so that you have only the best of the best to choose from! We are always growing our inventory so check back often for the lastest products!
Prenatal Vitamins
Nutrients! Whether it's through vitamins, a wholesome diet or herbal tinctures, it's essential to get a wide variety of nutrients to ensure a healthy mom and baby!
Must Read's
A few of my personal favorites for natural childbirth: Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Childbirth. Birthing from Within. And The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care during pregnancy offers many benefits! Optimal alignment for mom and good positioning of baby can be key to natural childbirth!
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea has been enjoyed during pregnancy for generations! Said to tone and strenghten the uterus, women enjoy it for it's taste and benefits!
Latest News.
Consumer Reports
10 Overused Procedures
Despite a health-care system that outspends those in the rest of the world, infants and mothers fare worse in the U.S. than in many other industrialized nations.
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Birth Rally
San Antonians Rally For Better Maternity Care SAN ANTONIO – Close to 200, mainly women, gathered in the city's medical district on Monday in part of a nation-wide rally for better maternity care in the America.
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Future Services
Doula Services Coming Spring 2013! +
Lactation Support Coming Fall 2013! +
Ask The Doctor Feature Coming Soon! +
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