Renaissance Maternity Care

For the Babies

2012-01-18T22:02:00.000-08:00

The babies born to the mothers I care for get one of these hats. I provide these hats in place of the thin cotton hats you usually see on newborns. I no longer have the cotton hats included in the birth kit. This is something I started several months ago.

Earlier this week my copy of Midwifery Today came in the mail (YAY!!!!!). In it there is an excellent article regarding use of a hat immediately after the birth. The author reminds the readers of the intense bonding that is happening with the new family in those moments, especially the mother and baby. Someone interrupting this moment by covering up the baby's head is being intrusive. The article also talks about how after the hat is on, many women will move the cap so she can smell and see her baby. There is much more to the article that discusses temperature regulation and when the hats are necessary.

All that to say, I have these hats in my birth bag. In fact, they are in this bag that I keep the supplies I need at and immediately after the birth. In the second picture you can see them tucked into one of the pockets.

But I don't use them immediately after (again...unless indicated). It stays in my bag until after the family has had their moment and they are ready for baby to be dressed. While they serve to keep the baby warm, I also have slightly selfish reasons for using them. The babies have a keepsake, a lot nicer than those boring cotton hats, made by their midwife. I just love seeing "my" babies in something I have made.

Sign Ups for 2011 Childbirth Class Open

2010-10-15T13:48:00.001-07:00

We will be resuming childbirth classes in January 2011.

For more information contact Heather at heather@tulsamidwifery.com

One Day Childbirth Class

2010-01-13T19:22:00.000-08:00

The next One-Day class will be on January 23 from 9:30am-4:30pm.

This class is offered for those who need a refresher or can not commit to the six-week course. It does not cover all of the information that is presented in the longer course. It is meant to present enough to prepare you for a natural birth and teach very basic breastfeeding. There is more information on our website: http://www.tulsabirthcenter.com

There are still three spots open for this month's class. If you are interested please email heather@tulsabirthcenter.com by 1/20.

Childbirth Classes

2010-01-05T14:03:00.000-08:00

After a break for the holidays our childbirth classes are starting back up!!

The next six-week series begins on Monday evening. We meet weekly from 6:30-9:00 at the birth center. There is more information on the website. Although the deadline to register has passed it's not too late to sign up.

If a six-week series does not fit your schedule we also offer a one-day class on the fourth Saturday of the month. This month we will meet on January 23.

For more information please email: heather@tulsabirthcenter or call 895-8222.

Happy New Year!!!

2010-01-04T13:56:00.000-08:00

The holidays are over but we are still busy at the center!! Stay tuned to our webpage for information about new classes!

We are also excited to introduce you to our newest staff member, Shannon Gallagher, CN, CCH. Her picture and bio will be added to the webpage hopefully later this week. She specializes in natural infertility treatment and will be teaching some of the new classes.

If you are interested or know someone who is, new childbirth classes are starting next week! Details are on the webpage or you can email heather@tulsabirthcenter.com.

2009-12-22T16:32:00.000-08:00

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday season! As the new year approaches we look forward to serving you and new clients that come our way. We are truly blessed to be a part of your lives.

May each of you have a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!

The Shape of a Mother

2009-11-20T16:25:00.000-08:00

This post is for those of us who have been through pregnacy and are now living in a new body. It is also for those of you who are making the transition to your new body.

Our society is so focused on perfection and among women there can be so much competition (even if just subconsiously) to have a perfect body. It is important to remember that there is no such thing as perfection. To remember that we should not compare. To remember that this new body is a blessing....a reminder of the life (or lives) that grew under your heart.

We should always strive to be healthy. Making wise food choices and to exercise. In part to loose the pregnancy weight and tone up our bodies. But more importantly to be healthy mothers, able to care for our families.

Through all of that we should also remember that there are millions of other women in the world who struggle with the same body issues. Millions of other women who can't get rid of that extra skin. Millions of other women who have the same scar. Millions of other women who are marked by stretch marks.

With that in mind the following website was developed. It is a place for women to share their new bodies. To be proud. And to realize that you are not alone.

The Shape of a Mother

Starting things out....

2009-11-16T09:45:00.000-08:00

Since the primary function of Renaissance Maternity Care is to provide maternity care and attend out-of-hospital births, it only seems fitting to begin with the most recent research.

In the past there have been studies done, including the well-known study published in the British Medical Journal in 2005. That study included a smaller group of women compared to the study that was released in September of this year by the Canadian Medical Association.

While the number of women was greater in the 2009 study, the outcomes were quite similar.

Welcome!!!

2009-11-14T20:06:00.000-08:00

We hope you enjoy our new blog home!

If you are finding us for the first time, please visit our website:

Renaissance Maternity Center

There you can read about what we offer and where we are located. If you have specific questions or would like more information, please email us via the contact form on the website. Inquiries left as comments on the blog will not be responded to.

Be sure to check out the blog often for news, specials, class information, and much more!! We look forward to serving you! This blog will replace our bi-monthly email newsletter.

-- The Staff of Renaissance Maternity Care