Arkansas BlossomsJan 32 min2021 StatisticsIn 2021, I completed my first full year in practice as a solo homebirth midwife, and I am happy to be able to post for the first time my...
Arkansas BlossomsMay 4, 20215 minSo You Want To Be a Midwife© Wandering Oaks Motherhood and Birth May 5 is International Day of the Midwife. May 6 begins National Nurses Week. This Friday, May 7th,...
Arkansas BlossomsApr 28, 20213 minThe Best Labor SnacksMost of my homebirth clients have already read up on eating and drinking during labor and already plan to have snacks. It's one of the...
Arkansas BlossomsApr 21, 20212 minShould I Hire a Doula?Photo credits: Arkansas Family Doulas, © Wandering Oaks Motherhood and Birth What is a doula? A doula is "a trained professional who...
Arkansas BlossomsAug 17, 20204 min"I'm So Emotional This Pregnancy!"As I recently reached into my purse and pulled out my wallet, I remembered the time my loving husband proudly presented me with that...
Arkansas BlossomsAug 7, 20201 minHealthier Chocolate MilkshakeIt seems like I am on a never-ending quest for healhy snacks. Not just healthy, but also delicious--I want them to be more enticing than...
Arkansas BlossomsMay 28, 20184 minAre Childbirth Classes Necessary?We are surrounded by information! Between Google, Pinterest, blogs, and other social media, it seems you have all the information you...
Arkansas BlossomsJan 3, 20182 minWhat if You're Not Happy to be Pregnant?I have a little tradition on New Year’s Day of reflecting back over the previous years, as I plan for the year ahead. I browse our photos...
Arkansas BlossomsSep 23, 20172 minYour Due Date May Be Like the First Day of FallMany of my friends have been anticipating the first day of fall for weeks now. My Facebook newsfeed has been overtaken by pumpkin spice...
Arkansas BlossomsAug 1, 20172 minAll About Water BirthA frequently asked questions is, "Do you do water births?" The answer is yes, I do! Laboring and/or birthing in the water is a popular...