Category: Birth Center of New Jersey

  Aromatherapy for Birth: Does It Work?   At The Birth Center of New Jersey, we explore holistic approaches to making childbirth as comfortable as possible. One such approach is aromatherapy, which offers a natural and soothing way to manage pain and create a calming environment during labor.   How Does Aromatherapy Help During Labor?… Continue reading Aromatherapy for Birth

Managing Complications During Pregnancy   Pregnancy and childbirth are beautiful experiences, but sometimes complications may arise. Understanding the signs of complications and how we address these issues can help put your mind at ease.   What Causes Pregnancy Complications?   Complications can happen for various reasons, and it’s not always something you can control. Sometimes,… Continue reading Managing Complications During Pregnancy

  Using Water for Labor and Birth The Birth Center of New Jersey offers water birth for mothers seeking a more comfortable and natural birthing experience. Here’s an overview of how it works.   Does Laboring in Water Really Help Mothers?   Laboring in warm water makes a difference in managing pain during contractions. The… Continue reading Using Water for Labor and Birth

  How We Treat Postpartum Hemorrhage Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) can be a concerning topic for mothers. Understanding how it’s treated can put your mind at ease. Here’s everything you need to know about postpartum hemorrhage, and how we treat it at The Birth Center of New Jersey.   What Is Postpartum Hemorrhage? PPH is excessive… Continue reading How We Treat Postpartum Hemorrhage

  Exploring Optimal Positions for Birth   Your comfort and safety are paramount for a successful childbirth experience. As an expectant parent, it’s good to learn about different birthing positions so you can be prepared in advance. That way, when the right moment comes, you can find one that is most suitable, safe, and comfortable.… Continue reading Optimal Positions for Birth

  Using a Birth Ball in Pregnancy and Labor A birth ball, more commonly known as an exercise or yoga ball, is a useful tool for supporting women throughout pregnancy and labor. Keep reading to explore the benefits of using a birth ball, recommended exercises, and answers to some common questions about its use during… Continue reading Using a Birth Ball in Pregnancy and Labor

  Are You Interested in Home Birth?   Home birth is becoming increasingly popular with those who want to have an unmedicated birth.   Giving birth at home, in a familiar surrounding promotes relaxation and alleviates some of the anxiety associated with labor has become a more popular option. This environment helps mothers relax, reducing… Continue reading Are You Interested in Home Birth?

  What You Need to Know about Active Labor If you’ve been reading or taking classes on birth and labor, you might have heard that labor is divided into different stages. There’s a non-active, latent phase at the start of your labor and then there is an active phase as your labor progresses. Here’s what… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Active Labor

Delayed Cord Clamping If you’ve been reading up or attending classes on birth, you might have come across the term ‘delayed cord clamping.’ In this blog, let’s discuss the evidence and benefits of delayed cord clamping and how it’s practiced at The Birth Center of New Jersey. What Is Delayed Cord Clamping?   This is… Continue reading Delayed Cord Clamping

  What should I bring with me for labor?   If you are nearing the end of your pregnancy, you might be starting to think about packing your birth bag! If you don’t know where to start, let us help you! What should you bring for labor? You can bring anything comforting to you! Commonly,… Continue reading What should I bring with me for labor?