Category: Austin Area Birthing Center

The Stages of Labor If this is your first pregnancy, the idea of labor can be a little intimidating with all the stories and information you’ve probably heard. While labor is not exactly a breeze, knowing what to expect can take away some of the anxiety associated with it. What are the stages of labor?… Continue reading The Stages of Labor

Everything You Need to Know About Ultrasounds If you have never had an ultrasound before yourself, you might be wondering what to expect from your ultrasounds during pregnancy. Well, today, we’re here to share some of the ins and outs of why we conduct ultrasounds and what you can expect to learn from your ultrasounds.… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Ultrasounds

The Austin ABC Difference There are many things that make Austin Area Birthing Center different from the rest! We were one of the first birthing centers in Central Texas to be accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers, and we offer our clients a type of care that is unmatched.  Accreditation and… Continue reading The Austin ABC Difference

Postpartum Care Our postpartum care starts right after you give birth. After your baby is born, they are placed directly on your chest to initiate skin-to-skin contact. During this time, you will be given as much privacy as you need to touch, cuddle, admire, and inspect your newborn infant. This time is crucial to initiating… Continue reading Postpartum Care

Breast Milk Changes After Birth If you think you’re done being amazed by nature’s miracles, just wait. While motherhood is a miraculous journey, it doesn’t end at delivery. Breast milk is one of nature’s most precious gifts to both the mother and the baby. Not only does breastfeeding have health benefits for the baby, but… Continue reading Breast Milk Changes After Birth

Birth Control Options at Austin Area Birthing Center Planning and preparing for your future family allows you to be physically and emotionally ready to welcome a new member into your family when the time is right, along with all the challenges it brings. Birth control can be tricky to navigate through, given all the misinformation… Continue reading Birth Control Options at Austin Area Birthing Center

Water Birth at Austin Area Birthing Center Austin Area Birthing Center’s birth suites are designed to provide you with an experience that is natural, safe, and as comfortable as possible. In addition to beds and birthing stools, we offer mothers the option of a water birth. What are the benefits of water birth? Water helps… Continue reading Water Birth at Austin Area Birthing Center

The Rundown on Early Labor The start of the childbirth process is marked by early labor, identified by the onset of regular contractions. It is an exciting stage for pregnant mothers waiting to greet their newborns. What is early labor? This is when your regular contractions have started. However, these contractions are not in a… Continue reading The Rundown on Early Labor