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While the laws vary by state, in Utah, every person giving birth has the legal right to choose wherever they would like to have their baby; that includes in the hospital, birth center, or at home. When it comes to deciding where you want to have your baby, it’s important that you choose the placeContinue reading “Hospital, Birth Center, or Home Birth?”

If you think Hypnobabies is just another basic hypnobirthing class, think again. Hypnobabies is actually a complete childbirth course, as well as a complete hypnosis for childbirth course. That means that when you take a Hypnobabies class, not only will you learn how to use medical-grade hypnosis for your birthing experience, but you will alsoContinue reading “What is Hypnobabies?”

The immediate postpartum period is arguably one of the most difficult adjustment periods of parenthood. Between the lack of sleep and the new tiny human(s) in your life that need constant care, the first few weeks or months after birth can be utterly exhausting; not to mention all of the hormone changes that frequently causeContinue reading “Postpartum Doula Support”

It has been said that water is the midwife’s epidural. That is because when someone in labor is submerged in a tub of water, they can sometimes feel a great decrease in the discomfort they are feeling. This is only one of the many benefits of water birth. What is a water birth? A waterContinue reading “Benefits of Water Birth”

How much does a doula cost in Utah? In Utah County and Salt Lake County, you’ll find that the cost of a birth doula can range anywhere from $900-$2000. The average cost of a birth doula in this area is around $1200. In fact, that is the amount you can expect to pay for theContinue reading “How Much Does a Doula Cost?”