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It seems that lately I have had more than a few clients who were induced due to low amniotic fluid levels.  I honestly didn’t know much about this particular topic and thought I’d dig up some info.  I was curious what the implications were for mother and baby if the pregnancy continued with low fluid […]

The placenta is an amazing organ responsible for sustaining a pregnancy and the growing baby.  However, the placenta isn’t just an organ that carries oxygen and nutrients to the developing fetus.  When a mother is experiencing stress it also gets translated to the baby, altering the baby’s brain development. “According to a new study by […]

Abby Moore was raised by a mother who worked as a birth doula and she grew up surrounded by the birth community.  Despite Abby’s appreciation and respect for the natural birth process, she just could not get over the “ick” factor that is associated with placenta encapsulation.  Because placenta encapsulation seemed so unappealing to her, […]

For an expecting couple, the 20-week sonogram is a very exciting time.  Not only do they get to see their growing baby, but if they wish they can usually find out the gender too.  Will it be pink or blue?   What if I were to tell you that you don’t have to wait until […]

The PBi Network of Specialists would like to extend a very warm welcome to Erin Boedeker of Whitefish, MT. Erin serves her community as a licensed acupuncturist and owns Stillpoint Acupuncture also located in Whitefish.   ” Much of my practice has been dedicated to supporting women from conception through pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum […]