January 10, 2018
Diary of a Midwife: Whenever Nature Comes Calling
In this installment of the Austin Expecting blog series, 'Diary of a Midwife,' we get up close and personal with an Austin-area Licensed Midwife. ...
Prenatal
September 17, 2017
Austin Expecting Nominated for Best Parenting Resource
Austin Expecting is honored to have been nominated for the second consecutive year for ‘BEST PARENTING RESOURCE,’ and we hope you’ll take a moment to vote for us and all your favorite birth and pregnancy providers!...
September 8, 2017
Back Pain: A Red Flag During Pregnancy
Back pain is common during pregnancy, but it is not normal. Instead, pain is your body's way of signaling to you that something's going on....
September 4, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Help for New and Expecting Families in Austin
For evacuees in Austin who are pregnant or have new babies to care for, there are numerous organizations, small businesses and providers that are offering essential services. Here's a list....
August 3, 2017
Cool Bites for a Healthy Pregnancy During the Dog Days of Summer
For those of us lucky enough to live in central Texas, the months between June and October can be unbearably hot. Triple digit temps are no joke, and when you're pregnant, the heat can be a beast. Keeping light and healthy pre-made snacks ready to...
July 28, 2017
Acupuncture as a Catalyst for Labor
It’s a common story: a woman reaches 40 weeks of pregnancy and finds herself facing a deadline to go into spontaneous labor. If she’d like to avoid a medical induction, there’s often a mountain of advice telling her what to do to kickstart the...
July 7, 2017
Are All Chiropractors Qualified to Work With Pregnant Women?
This is a gray area in chiropractic. All chiropractors are taught the Webster Technique in school, but not every chiropractor is certified in the Webster Technique. ...
July 6, 2017
UT Researchers Seek Participants for Transition to Parenthood Study
Research has shown that having a child is one of the most challenging activities routinely faced by couples. When a couple welcomes their first baby there is suddenly a third person in their relationship and not surprisingly moving from a duo to a trio can...
June 23, 2017
Diet, Spinal Health and Fertility
Diet and spinal health are two major contributors to maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and often, small changes in diet and spinal health can make a big impact in achieving optimal fertility....
May 26, 2017
Baby Blues vs. Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Being pregnant or having a new baby, also called the perinatal period, is a time full of emotional ups and downs. Many factors can influence your mood including lack of sleep, hormone fluctuations and day-to-day stressors. Usually, these mood swings are normal, but many women...