Cutting the Cord

Cutting the Cord

The umbilical cord serves as the lifeline between the baby and the mother throughout pregnancy. High Desert women are often amazed to find out that the cord transfers nutrients, vitamins, and blood to the developing baby during the nine months of pregnancy. Toward the end of the pregnancy, the cord begins to provide the baby…

Benefits of a Prenatal Massage

Benefits of a Prenatal Massage

Pregnant women take on a lot of addition stress during this exciting time. Their bodies are going through extreme changes physically, that leave them feeling exhausted and worn out at the end of the day. Their emotions are off-kilter, and they may find themselves feeling excited, anxious, weepy, and happy all at the same time.

Counting The Kicks

Counting the Kicks

Pregnancy is filled with many milestone moments, but none quite as magical as those first tiny flutters within an expectant mother’s belly. This is a moment that many High Desert women dream about when they first find out they are pregnant, and soon enough they will be feeling so many movements inside of them they…

Conception Myths

Conception Myths

When couples in the High Desert region start trying to have a baby, they are willing to try anything in order to conceive as fast as possible. While many of these efforts won’t hurt your chances of conceiving a child, they aren’t necessarily going to help either. The following will help women in Victorville understand…

Ceserean Section

Preparing for Cesarean Section

A cesarean section is an alternative way for a woman to give birth. During this surgical procedure, the incision is made in the uterus and the baby is born during the operation. Commonly known as a c-section, this procedure is performed on up to 33 percent of women in the United States for several different…