Hey Everyone! Today on “Ask the Educator” we are going to discuss the best time to take childbirth education classes. I often get asked if there is a perfect time in your pregnancy to take a class. Hopefully by the end of this you will have a good idea. How late is too late? I have had moms come to me in their 36th week and ask if it's too late for a class. Is it? Well, as long as you're not in labor it is never too late, but you might want to do your planning a little earlier in your pregnancy. Babies can come early, moms can get sick, things happen. Ideally you would want to finish class on ..read more

Finding the right provider for your pregnancy or annual exams can be tough. Here are five tips that we suggest to find the right provider for you. We even included some of our favorite providers and their websites and phone numbers so you can start searching for the right provider for you today! 1. Consider location and your family's needs If you have kids, a practice that is further away or with longer wait times is not ideal. We definitely agree that driving for a good doctor is worth it, but don't do it at your sanity's expense. Find a provider that will support not just you, but your enti ..read more

At our team at FMD we have 9 kids between the four of us. We have delivered in a variety of ways with a variety of locations and providers which has included both midwives and OBs. This mini series is a peek at our own experiences when changing from midwives to OBs and OBs to midwives and how to find the best provider for you. Midwife to OB - Mary's Experience Whether you plan to birth with an OB or a midwife, at home, at a birthing center or at a hospital - things can always change in your plans. For the birth of my second child, I planned to birth with a midwife at a hospital, like my first ..read more

Some days you just need a drink! But sometimes you can’t or don’t want the alcohol. While we love our wine (and let’s be real, coffee too!), here are a few of our favorite Mom-osa drink recipes! Don't forget to grab your cup for one of our classic Mom-osa recipes on September 30th at the Birth & Babies Fair! Mom-quiri - Who doesn't love a good twist on a classic go to beverage! 1/2 cup Sprite (or similar beverage) 2 Tbsp. Sweetened Lime Juice (we used Rose’s brand) 2 Tbsp. Grenadine Syrup (we used Rose’s) 1/4 cup Confectioner’s Sugar 2 cups of Ice 8 oz. Frozen Strawberries Place all ingre ..read more

At our team at FMD we have 9 kids between the four of us. We have delivered in a variety of ways with a variety of locations and providers which has included both midwives and OBs. This mini series is a peek at our own experiences when changing from midwives to OBs and OBs to midwives and how to find the best provider for you. OB to Midwife-Brittany's Experience When that second pink line popped up for baby number, I didn't hesitate to send a text to Mychal Palia, owner of the Frederick Birth Center. As a doula, we had met just a few months before at a workshop and I was intent that if we had ..read more

We have been a little quiet around here the past couple weeks. As moms, you know that as exciting as it may be for school to start, its also bittersweet. We love having our kids home and have soaked up the last few weeks with beach trips, pool days, dance parties, and lemonade stands. With the start of a new season, we are preparing for a fun and fulfilling fall. Our whole team is back together and we are looking forward to some exciting events and classes. Check all we have on our calendar this fall and make sure we see your beautiful momma faces! Grab Your Mom-mosa! We are happy to announce ..read more

Today we are sharing an intense and beautiful birth story from one of our funniest clients. She had us laughing even in the tough moments and has continued to bring her honesty and fun to our NEST group this past season. Michelle and her husband Chris were the kind of family that we love to work with. They knew what they wanted and they used every resource they had to achieve just that. Your birth was a joy to support, Michelle! Trigger warning: Fetal Distress and NICU Flynn's BIRTH-day My birth story is nothing like I had pictured. I always envisioned myself going into labor naturally, with ..read more

B.R.A.I.N. One of my favorite acronyms to use as a doula (and a mom!) It’s a quick and easy way to help us to slow down and make informed, conscious decisions. Sometimes it is easy to react quickly to a situation without thoroughly or rationally thinking it through. Often times, in labor especially, we are given decisions that must be made but can be difficult for a mom to decide. Using "B.R.A.I.N" helps to prevent that from happening. Scenario: Your care provider comes into the room (while you are laboring) and presents a plan that they would like to move forward with (breaking your water, s ..read more

Our Fall NEST group is less than one week away and we can’t wait! This group is for moms that delivered between January and the beginning of June. (If you fall a little outside that window and have never been a part of a nest group, then you are welcome to join,) Our first meeting is this Monday August 13th at our office in Urbana. This is not your average mom group. There are six meetings and three play dates all designed to nurture you, empower you and strengthen you together with a group of awesome strong mommas. It is intentional in that we want to provide support where you need it and he ..read more

There is so much prep when planning for a baby! Getting the nursery set up, what car seat to buy, what are feeding essentials... the list goes on and on. It’s an exciting time, and definitely one to look forward to. But in all the prep for baby, you can forget to prepare for you! Your body, your whole life will be changing, and with that comes some extra attention in taking care of yourself. Our advice is to make preparing for YOU one of your biggest priorities, then you can move on to the family and baby. You will need recovery time! Stock up on plenty of pads, comfy underwear and lounge clo ..read more