Birth Boot Camp Blog

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We are excited today to share a guest post from Jennifer Margulis, PhD.  An investigative journalist, activist for children and mother of four, she has gained increased recognition recently for her eye-opening new book, The Business of Baby. (The Business of Baby is now titled, Your Baby, Your Way.) When Taylor Hengen Newman had her […]

A quick treat with minimal clean up is perfect for summer. We have a one bowl prep recipe for you for What to Eat Wednesday! Today’s is a repeat submission from Melissa Ritchie’s student Laura Roberg. Melissa serves couples in Plano, Frisco, Denton, McKinney, Dallas, and other surrounding areas in Texas and can be found through […]

We have a great time getting together as a Headquarters team! We are spread out over several states so it is awesome whenever we get the chance to have all of us in one location! Last month we gathered together in Denver Colorado to record our new online classes. After recording and meetings we enjoyed […]

When I found out I was pregnant with my first child I just assumed I would breastfeed, I mean that’s just what you do when you have a baby these days, right? Breastfeeding has so many amazing benefits, it’s the perfect food specifically tailored to your baby’s needs, it helps their immune system, provides comfort, […]

Judging by the popularity of pet-proud bumper stickers, talking animal movies, and fur-baby costume contests, it’s safe to say animal companionship is a common quality of American life — one that families don’t wish to forgo when expecting their own human baby. So how do they make it work? The first thing to consider is […]

What first got you interested in doula work? After the birth of my 3 children, I was given the opportunity to work as a birth assistant for my midwife. From there I moved on to teaching classes and supporting women as a Doula! I firmly believe every mom deserves a Doula and I feel honored […]

We love sharing recipes from our instructors and their students. It is great to get a trusted recipe from a friend! Laura Roberg shared today’s recipe of Sweet Potato Pancakes. She is a student of Melissa Ritchie who serves couples in Plano, Frisco, Denton, McKinney, Dallas, and other surrounding areas in Texas. Check out Melissa’s […]

There you are, sitting on your toilet, holding a stick that you just peed on, watching wide-eyed as little blue lines start to appear and form into a plus sign, one that you’ve waited SOOO long to see…CONGRATULATIONS! YOU ARE PREGNANT!! You are elated and in shock, crying tears of joy over this very anticipated […]

There are three types of relaxation: mental, physical, and emotional. From everyday experiences, to pregnancy and even raising children and going through hard times, we find ways as humans to relax during stressful situations. In our Comfort Measures for Labor and Birth Workshop you learn how to relax with all three types, especially for labor […]