Dar a Luz - Midwife, pregnancy, birth, postpartum healthcare

You Want Me to get Physical Therapy on My What?!?

Written on July 5, 2021.

By Yelena Baras, CNM If you’ve had a visit with me in the clinic during or outside of pregnancy, you’ve inevitably heard me rant about how important it is to devote the proper amount of time and energy to your pelvic floor. You’ve heard me...

Ode to the Kids of COVID

Written on June 7, 2021.

by Robin Hayter, Lactation Consultant This one is dedicated to the children: the newborns, the toddlers, the school-aged, and all of the new graduates. Approximately 15 months ago, life as we know it ceased. COVID-19 has had an immense...

Vitamin D

Written on June 2, 2021.

by Stephanie Sanchez, RN, IBCLC, Birth Assistant Ahhh, good ‘ol vitamin D… the “sunshine” vitamin. Surely you’ve been nagged by someone in your life about the importance of getting enough of this essential vitamin: maybe it’s your farmer...

Packing for your birth!

Written on April 28, 2021.

by Olivia Herrera, RN, BSN Whether it’s your first baby or your third, it is never too soon to pack your bags. Babies have plans of their own and can come sooner than you think so it’s always good to be ready! After working in both a...

Am I in Labor? Tips on Early Labor and When to Come to Dar a Luz

Written on April 12, 2021.

by Lauren Zielenski, CNM How will I know when I’m in labor? How do I manage early labor at home? How long do I stay home? Will I be able to figure this out if I’ve never done it before? I’ve only been induced before, so will I know I’m in...

Ways to Get Unstuck From Your Anxiety

Written on March 29, 2021.

By Erica Deerinwater I am always looking for ways to get out of unhealthy thinking and into the present. Unfortunately, I have a tendency to worry about the worst and miss the best. In my quest to do better at this in my own life, I have...

Life-Changing Magical Spring Cleaning

Written on March 15, 2021.

By Shelley Black, Director of Operations “It is an illusion. And, in fact, that which you have possesses you more than you possess it. The possessor finally becomes the possessed. You think you have so many things – riches, power, money – but...

Safety of Breastmilk and Breastfeeding during COVID-19 Pandemic: A few answers to some common questions

Written on March 1, 2021.

An update from your DAL lactation teamby Stephanie Sanchez, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Birth Assistant A few answers to some common questions I have tested positive for COVID-19 and/or are having symptoms and have just given birth or will soon,...

COVID-19 Policy Updates and Information on Vaccination

Written on February 16, 2021.

Eleven months into the longest year of my life, and I finally feel like there’s a light somewhere at the end of some tunnel (waaaaay out there, but still… at least I can see it now). This virus has been relentless in so many ways and I send...

Rethinking Resolutions

Written on January 18, 2021.

by Claire Merritt, RN, Birth Assistant Hello Dar a Luz families, and Happy New Year! As we all know, 2020 was an incredibly tough year (understatement of the year), and the simple act of persevering through 2020 is a huge accomplishment in...