What is Preeclampsia? While pregnancy is usually a healthy and normal process, certain health conditions can sometimes arise, like preeclampsia and eclampsia, that need to be monitored by your healthcare team. What is preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific complication that is characterized by high blood pressure, swelling of body parts such as… Continue reading What is Preeclampsia?
Fitness During Pregnancy While many think of pregnancy as a time to solely rest and limit physical activity, science now promotes the idea of maintaining fitness carefully during pregnancy. Research indicates that physical exercise improves pregnancy outcomes and prevents many pregnancy-related illnesses. Let’s talk about this idea in a little bit more detail. … Continue reading Fitness During Pregnancy
How Do I Know if a Birth Center is Right For Me? When choosing your birthplace, select a place that feels right for you. Every pregnancy is different, but here is a general approach to know if the birth center is a good fit. Understanding What a Birth Center Is A birth center… Continue reading How do I know if a birth center is right for me?
What is Induction? Labor is a natural process that typically occurs between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. In some cases, getting labor started may be achieved through natural or medical interventions, a process known as labor induction. Here’s some things you should know about labor induction. What is induction? Induction… Continue reading What is Induction?
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
Breech Birth at a Birth Center Most expectant mothers expect their baby to be positioned head-down for delivery. However, sometimes a baby presents in a breech position, i.e. the buttocks or feet are near the cervix. This happens in about 3-4% of full-term births. Here’s how we manage breech births at our birth center. Different… Continue reading Breech Birth at a Birth Center
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
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