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Stay up-to-date with everything happening at Sweet Child O’Mine including free tour dates, specialized classes, and learning about the services we offer.
Sweet Child O’ Mine Statistics for 2021
Sweet Child O’ Mine is a licensed birth center (BC350) in the Tampa Bay Area. Here are their statistics for the 2020-2021 reporting year.
Folate or Folic Acid in Pregnancy?
All nutrients in prenatal vitamins are not equal. The best prenatal vitamins include natural source methylated B vitamins, including folate instead of folic acid. Without the natural source vitamins, our bodies can not metabolize and use them to repair our bodies’ DNA and stay healthy. Folate is important in the first 8 weeks of pregnancy to prevent spina bifida and other neural tube defects.
Top 6 Considerations for Traveling While Pregnant
Pregnancy requires some extra precautions while travelling. Here’s some great tips to help you enjoy your travels safely.
The Importance of Vitamin D3 in Pregnancy
Maternal vitamin D deficiency is associated (to varying degrees) with preeclampsia, low birth weight, preterm labor, infections during pregnancy, neonatal hypocalcemia, poor postnatal growth, bone fragility, and increased incidence of autoimmune diseases. In other words, maternal vitamin D status can influence maternal, fetal, and breast-fed infant health. Recommended dosage for Vitamin D is typically 4000 IU for pregnancy and 6000 IU for postpartum. At Sweet Child O’ Mine, we usually just recommend 5000 IU per day.
Nitrous Oxide & Labor — What You Need To Know
Nitrous Oxide is an effective analgesic for labor that brings relaxation, pain relief and help for coping through unmedicated birth. Nitrous oxide is safe for mom and baby.
Benefits of a Birth Doula
What is a doula and how can a birth doula benefit you?
Farewell Letter From Kitty
Midwife Kitty says goodbye
Build A Strong Immune System
Tending to your immune system is one foundational way you can support your body as it prepares for, grows, births, feeds, and nurtures your baby. During pregnancy, your immune system adapts so that it can protect both you and baby.
How to Cope With Seasonal, Pandemic, and Postpartum Depression
Ways to Cope with Depression related to Seasonal Affective Disorder, Pandemic Affective Disorder and Perinatal or Postpartum Depression
2020 Statistics for Sweet Child O’ Mine Birth Center
Annual Midwife / Birth Center Statistics. 7.8% Transfer rate. 2.5% Cesarean section rate. 42% Waterbirths. So proud of our team at Sweet Child O’ Mine!
Summer Hydration & Electrolyte Balance
With the heat of summer it’s important to keep ourselves hydrated and keep our electrolytes balanced. Hydration is so important to the proper functioning of our bodies.
Coronavirus & Pregnancy
NEW POLICIES: Very Important. Please Read. What we know about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how to protect yourself, your family and baby during pregnancy and breastfeeding
NPR special broadcast on how the role of Midwives & Doulas in America can increase access to care and improve birth outcomes.
Birth Center Options Covered By Most Insurance & Medicaid
Did you know that Sweet Child O’ Mine Birth Center accepts most commercial insurances and Medicaid? If you are interested in water birth, alternative birthing options, and what a Birth Center is all about, our Open House is the perfect opportunity for you to come see us and learn more.
New Water Birth Study Released
A new water birth study has been published in the December 12, 2019 issue of The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing. The study was conducted by the American Association of Birth Centers utilizing data from the organization’s members. The water birth study included 26,684 births between the years of 2012 and 2017 in both home and birth center settings. Those giving birth in water had more favorable outcomes.
Postpartum Depression / Perinatal Mood Disorders
Help for Postpartum Depression / Perinatal Mood Disorder
Special Presentation – Postpartum Support for Mom & Baby
Postpartum support for mom and baby presentation– Learn very helpful tips on how to prepare for your postpartum period. With the focus often being on birth preparation, postpartum and breastfeeding preparation is often overlooked, but it is so important. We’ll help you make a plan for your postpartum care.
Midwives & Doulas In The News – CNN Report
CNN reports that Midwives & Doulas can improve health care access and quality of care to moms and babies.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month. Losing a baby or child at any age or stage is not easy and it can be one of the hardest things in life to face. It's comforting to know that when walking through loss and grief, there are people around us who...
Special Birth Preparation Classes
Our Doula Team hosts a “Birth Preparation” meeting monthly at Sweet Child O’ Mine. These meetings are open to anyone and we invite you to join us. This is an opportunity for you and your family to meet the Doulas, ask your questions and better prepare yourself for...
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