As a midwife, I am often asked what exactly it is that I do? Although the percentage is rising, only 10% of births in the United States are attended by midwives, so it’s not unusual to find myself explaining my profession. The term “midwife” is...
A review of the documentary 'Why not Home?' which tells the stories of medical professionals who have chosen to deliver their children at home....
We're excited to co-host our next giveaway with Hill Country Placentas offering a complimentary placenta encapsulation to one Austin Expecting reader!...
Congratulations on your family’s pregnancy. Everyone you know will likely have something to say, advice to give, or an opinion to share. Although these suggestions may seem harmless, they tend to perpetuate a belief that someone else is and should be in control of your...
INTRODUCTING AUSTIN’S MOST EXHAUSTIVE PRENATAL, BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM RESOURCE DIRECTORY UNTIL TODAY, there was a giant void in Austin for an online resource focused specifically on local prenatal, birth and postpartum services and providers. This Mother's Day, Austin Expecting is launched in an effort to fill this gap...