Oh those last few weeks of pregnancy, when your level of uncomfortableness approaches Defcon-1 and you start wishing you could speed things up and get this baby out FAST! We feel for you. The achy back, swollen feet, sleepless nights, and overheating are not exactly fun. Which is why we're sharing some easy exercises to induce labor that you can.... Read More
Has your due date come and gone? Are you big, bloated and totally ready to get that baby out of your womb and into your loving arms? While there's no one surefire way to get contractions started, there are some simple and natural ways to induce labor you can do at home to help coax your little one out into the world. Ready to meet your.... Read More
If you're expecting, you've probably heard people tossing around the word "doula" a lot. And you might be wondering, what is a doula? Is this something I really need in my life? Well, if you want an experienced person you trust on hand to support you through labor and childbirth.... Someone who'll walk with you through contractions, supply you wit.... Read More
In honor of Labor Day, today’s blog round-up is all about childbirth. Every birth experience is different, and we gathered up some of our favorite mom bloggers’ reflections on their big day. These moms’ experiences range from natural childbirth, to a home birth with a midwife, a scheduled C-section, and a birth involving a doula and a hot tub.... Read More
At Beenke, we know that every birth story is different. Your experience will be as unique and amazing as your child is...and we love that! But we also know that when you’re pregnant, you can’t help but ask your mom friends to share their birth stories with you because it helps to know what you might expect. That’s our roundabout way of sa.... Read More