Category: Birth Center of New Jersey

The Role of Midwives in Your Birth Journey When you picture your birth experience, what do you hope for? Comfort? Support? A voice in your care? For many families, midwifery offers a path toward these goals. It is built on trust, evidence-based care, and respect for the birthing process. Who Are Midwives? Midwives are trained… Continue reading The Role of Midwives in Your Birth Journey

    If you’re a first-time mom, it can be hard to know when it’s time to call the birth center. Every pregnancy is different, and there are other reasons to call. Some even before labor begins. Reasons to Call the Birth Center (Even Before Labor Starts) You don’t have to wait until contractions start… Continue reading When Should I Call the Birth Center? A First-Time Mom’s Guide to Knowing When It’s Time

    Prenatal Yoga: Benefits for Mind and Body Movement during the pregnancy period, especially in the form of prenatal yoga, is greatly encouraged for the numerous benefits. Research has indicated that prenatal yoga can not only help with pain tolerance and increased flexibility, but also help with anxiety and depression.   If you’re pregnant… Continue reading Prenatal Yoga: Benefits for Mind and Body

  Why a Birth Center is the Perfect Place for a Positive Birth Experience   Bringing a baby into this world is one of life’s greatest experiences. Choosing how you want things to go and what you would like your birth to look like should be easy and accessible. Birth centers are ideal for families… Continue reading Why a Birth Center is the Perfect Place for a Positive Birth Experience

  The History and Philosophy of Birth Centers: Why They Matter   Birth centers are becoming increasingly popular for advocates of natural birth and holistic healthcare. Part of this preference can be attributed to the core philosophy behind birth centers and what they stand to promote.   The Origins of Birth Centers   Until the… Continue reading The History and Philosophy of Birth Centers: Why They Matter

    Can I Get an Induction at the Birth Center? Birth induction is a common concept in hospital births. You might have come across the term during any of your childbirth education videos or reading. While it is a common practice in hospitals, it is not something that birth centers use. Here’s what you… Continue reading Can I Get an Induction at the Birth Center?

  Is a Home Birth Messy? More people are choosing natural birthing options, leading to a rise in home births. Similar to the birth center experience, a home birth allows mothers to bring their babies into the world in a safe and familiar environment. Many mothers choose home birth because they feel more comfortable and… Continue reading Is a Home Birth Messy?

  How to Use a Birth Sling in Labor At the birth center, we promote natural techniques like postural methods and breathing exercises to ease labor pain and support birthing.     Many find a birthing sling helpful for staying upright and relieving back pain during contractions. Let’s learn more about the birth sling in this… Continue reading How to Use a Birth Sling in Labor

  Does the Birth Center Accept Medicaid? Having a baby is an exciting journey, but we understand that expenses can quickly add up—from setting up a nursery to purchasing essentials. Adding the cost of birth and delivery can feel overwhelming.    We believe the cost shouldn’t be a barrier to quality healthcare and that every… Continue reading Does the Birth Center Accept Medicaid?

    Does the Birth Center Offer Pitocin? Pitocin is a type of synthetic hormone that mimics the human hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin helps promote uterine contractions during labor. Pitocin is usually administered to mothers during labor to enhance uterine contractions and augment labor in case of inadequate contractions. Birth centers are focused on promoting natural… Continue reading Does the Birth Center Offer Pitocin?