Birth Plan — Blog Posts

How do you know when it’s the right time to go to the hospital in labor? Not too early and not too late!

Birth, Birth PlanSara SkilesApril 7, 2021hospital birth, natural hospital birth, childbirth class in wichita, wichita doula, wichita obgynComment

Should You Let Your Older Children See You Give Birth?

Are you thinking about having your child at the birth of their new sibling? Here are some considerations to think about, and ways to thoughtfully prepare them.

Birth, Birth PlanSara SkilesJune 25, 2020homebirth, homebirth in wichita, midwife in wichita, sibling doula wichita, preparing children for new baby, new sibling, big sister, big brotherComment

So You're Thinking About Switching to a Home Birth

A lot of parents are researching home birth as an alternative to the hospital during these uncertain times. Is home birth right for you, and where can you find good information on home birth in Wichita?

Birth, Birth Plan, Doulas, Pregnancy, WichitaSara SkilesApril 23, 2020home birth, hospital birth, wichita birthing hospita, wichita midwives, wichita midwife, wichita birth center, wesley birth care, wichita home birth, wichita water birthComment

How to Take Your Placenta Home From a Wichita Hospital

Planning to encapsulate or bury your placenta? Whether you’re giving birth at Wesley, Via Christi, home, or someplace else, you have questions about how to take your placenta home, and we have answers.

Birth Plan, PregnancySara SkilesMay 19, 2019placenta encapsulation wichita, placenta encapsulation winfield ks, placenta encapsulation yoder ks, wesley medical center wichita, wesley birthcare suites wichita, yoder birth center ks, doula in wichita ks, postpartum doula wichita ks, placenta encapsulator wichita ks, placenta capsules wichita ks, are placenta capsules safe, how to take a placenta home from the hospital, is placenta encapsulation legal in wichitaComment

Hee-Hee-Whooo? Doing Childbirth Class Differently

We’re teaching new parents what they REALLY need to know about labor and birth, and it ain’t grandma’s hee-hee-hoo Lamaze class.

Birth Plan, Birth, PregnancySara SkilesJuly 8, 2018wichita childbirth education, childbirth education in wichita, birthing classes in wichita, wichita birth classes, childbirth class in wichita, lamaze class in wichita, bradley class in wichita, natural birth class in wichita, epidural birth class in wichita, doula in wichita kansasComment

Do I Need a "Birth Plan"?

Is a birth plan really necessary? Learn how a birth plan may be able to help you feel more prepared for labor and contribute to a satisfying experience.

Best Snacks for Early Labor

What are the best drinks and foods to have during labor? Check out this list before you go grocery shopping.

Birth, Birth PlanSara SkilesApril 24, 2018eating during labor, npo during labor, good snacks for labor, best foods to eat during labor, what to eat during childbirth, snack foods for labor, best drinks for labor, wichita doula, hospital birth in wichita, home birth in wichita, doula in wichita ks, doula in winfield ksComment

Does This Baby Smell a Little Ripe To You?

Did you know that some parents are choosing to delay their newborn's first bath until after they leave the hospital – or even longer? Find out why! | Wichita Doula teaches VIP private childbirth classes in Wichita, KS and surrounding areas.

How Will My Toddler React to the New Baby?

Is your toddler excited about getting a new brother or sister? Or not really sure what's going on? Here is some information on possible behaviors when meeting their new sibling, and ways you can prepare your toddler to welcome the new baby.

There Are Two Lines! What Do I Do Now?

Congrats, you're going to be a parent! Whether your reaction is "Awwww!" or "AUUGGGHHHH!!!" you now have some decisions to make. Let's take it one step at a time with these important first 5 actions to make.

The "Having a Second Baby" Jitters

Now that you know what it's like to give birth and be a parent, are you nervous about going through it again?

Birth, Birth PlanSara SkilesSeptember 25, 2017fear of birth, birth without fear, second child anxiety, subsequent birth anxiety, anxious about giving birth, postpartum anxiety, postpartum doula wichita ks, childbirth education wichita ks, infant care classes wichita ks, doula services wichita ks, night nurses wichita ks, fear of the unknown, fea, fear, fear of childbirthComment

5 Amazing Facts About Your Placenta

The placenta: a multi-function organ grown just for pregnancy. Here are 5 amazing facts about the placenta!

Birth, Babies, Birth PlanSara SkilesSeptember 17, 2017Placenta encapsulation, information about the placenta, placenta facts, placenta capsules safe for baby, wichita placenta encapsulation, placenta encapsulating in wichita, what is the placenta, what does the placenta doComment

Are Placenta Capsules Safe for My Baby?

A recent case study has the birth world in a buzz about GBS (Group B Strep) transmission. What are the facts?

Our Birthday is Coming, But We're Giving You the Gifts

The Wichita Doula agency is almost a year old - but we're giving YOU the presents. We're offering a special this season, just because we love ya so much!

Doulas, Birth Plan, PregnancySara SkilesFebruary 15, 2017doulas in wichita ks, wichita doula, when to hire a doula, how to hire a doula, what does a doula cost, wichita doula cost, wichita doula support, wichita birth suppor, wichita labor and delivery support, wichita postpartum care, wichita placenta encapsulation, wichita obgyn, wichita midwivesComment

ACOG Now Recommends Delayed Cord Clamping for All Babies

The American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists have revised their 2012 recommendation on delayed cord clamping to include all healthy infants in the practice. Read more!