At Mama Lounge we provide prenatal care to women during all phases of pregnancy. This frequently includes preparing the body for labor and discussing birthing options. We find our San Francisco clientele are bright savvy women who are usually clear on their intentions regarding natural birth and/or medication (learn more about our Birth Preparation Acupuncture Series [...]
About 8 months ago we asked our Hopeful VBAC Momma, Allie to describe her thoughts and feeling as she prepared for the birth of her second child. I was curious now, 8 months and one big beautiful healthy daughter later, how she felt about her birth experience. Did she get her vaginal birth after cesarian [...]
Hiring a birth doula is one of the most effective ways to ensure you and partner get the birth you want. These women are smart, highly educated and trained around childbirth, and have one agenda only- YOU. So what exactly do doulas do? What is a Doula? Doulas are essentially birthing coaches. They ensure the [...]
A delicious tea infusion recipe was shared with us by a Mama who's been through several rounds of early labor. This is a very internal time for most women as they wait and prepare for physical exertion ahead. Many women clean, read, shower, listen to music, and if you're so inspired- make a cup of tea [...]
There are many benefits a postpartum mother can receive from ingesting her placenta. Benefits include: reduction of postpartum bleeding encourages the development of milk supply reduction of stress hormones and stress levels replenishes essential nutrients like iron and vitamin B6 prevention of hormonal mood swings and baby blues and my favorite ENERGY In today's world, one [...]
Childbirth is one of life's most sacred rites of passage. When facing this experience, especially for the first time, we encourage our mamas to gather all the information and support they need to make it an experience where they feel truly honored and comfortable. While your spouse or partner will likely provide as much of this [...]
A great article was published recently lauding SF General as the safest place in the city to give birth. While it's definitely a hard sell esthetically, there is something to be said for suffering a less-than-fancy delivery room if it allows your baby a greater chance at a natural birth. After reading the article I [...]
It's been a special week here at Mama Lounge. Three amazing babies came into the world that I've watched grow from conception. One very near and dear to my heart was a successful VBAC delivery. Watching a woman approaching a VBAC is a truly wondrous thing. It's like watching someone really stepping into their power [...]
My husband and I gave birth to our first child last year safely, comfortably and quickly at home. We dozed in our bed between contractions, he caught the baby on the way out, and we spent the first few hours of our son’s life nestled in a cozy heap in front of the fireplace while [...]
