The birth with this returning family was filled with smiles, laughter, jokes, and familiarity! We loved watching how she could joke and smile even in the midst of her labor! This was a third time baby which you may have heard , can be a wild card! The birth itself went beautifully , and we enjoyed wild times of laughter!

If there is one thing we remind our mamas about over and over again, it’s this: drink your water! It sounds simple, but between pregnancy appointments, chasing little ones, preparing for a new baby, recovering from birth, and figuring out breastfeeding, drinking enough water can easily fall to the bottom of the list. As midwives, we know just how much your body is doing during pregnancy and postpartum. You're growing a baby, preparing for birth, recovering from an incredible

Is it too late to switch to a midwife? And is there a discount if I start care late in pregnancy? We get this question more often than you might think, usually from someone who starts the conversation with, “I know I’m probably way too late, but…” First, you can take out the apology. If you’re 28 weeks, 32 weeks, 36 weeks, or sitting there VERY pregnant wondering if you waited too long to call us, you are absolutely allowed to ask. The latest transfer we’ve ever taken was at

Midwives aren't labeled "Teachers", but a huge part of what they do is teach... It could be teaching the client what their lab numbers mean, how she can improve them. It could be helping the woman understand what is going on in her body and with her baby. It could be helping the husband understand what his wife is going through, or what she might need during labor. It could be encouraging the client to trust in her body to do what it was created to do... in their line of work

HOW WILL YOU KNOW THAT MY BABY AND I ARE OKAY? It’s a completely reasonable question. If most of what you’ve seen of birth has happened in a hospital, safety may look like monitors, IVs, nurses coming in and out, medications nearby, and an operating room down the hall. Community birth looks very different, so sometimes people assume we’re simply doing less. But that’s not really it. We aren’t doing less care. We’re approaching safety a little differently, and one of the most

First Time Mom Anti Bleed Tea 2 Tablespoons Shepherd Purse 1 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds 1 Broken Cinnamon Stick Put all herbs in a big pot. Boil water seperately and pour boiling water (at least 5 cups) over the herbs. Let steep. (You may have to rewarm but do that with least heat possible. Leaf and seed herbs are not boiled). Get your big mug ready before the baby is born. Put 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey in the cup with a spoon. Have a bendy straw ready! Put the tea strain

We Never Get Tired of Seeing This. 💛 We will never get tired of watching husbands love and support their wives through labor. The hand holding. The back rubs. The whispered encouragement. The water bottles being held at just the right moment. The forehead kisses between contractions. The “You’re doing amazing.” The “I’m right here.” The quiet moments when words aren't even necessary. Labor can be intense, emotional, exhausting, and incredibly powerful. And having someone bes

One of our wonderful clients has generously gifted us with ounces and ounces of donated breastmilk to give to the community. If you or anyone you know is in need of breastmilk please call us at 214-924-4360 to set up a time to get some! We all know breast milk is often called “liquid gold,” but what makes it so special? Breast milk is made specifically for babies. It provides the nutrition they need while also giving them important immune support as their little bodies grow a

Six week Post Partum Visits bring joy and sadness, joy because we get to see our client and their baby thrive and sadness because it is technically our last visit with mom and baby. We always say to message us for a "Just Because Visit" so we can catch up with you and your baby as they grow. We used to hold Family Days at the Birth Center where past and current clients are welcome to come and fellowship with eachother, should we bring them back? Message us or comment here to

One of our favorite prenatal milestones is the 36-week home visit for our clients who have chosen to birth at home! During this visit, we come to your home to become familiar with your birth space before labor begins. We'll learn the best route to your house, talk through where you plan to labor and give birth, identify the ideal setup for your birth supplies, and answer any last-minute questions you or your partner may have. This visit helps everyone feel more prepared and c

One Less Thing to Worry About Preparing for a new baby comes with a lot of excitement... and a lot of to-do lists. There are nursery decisions to make, baby clothes to wash, a car seat to install, and so many little things to think about before your little one arrives. One of those things is making sure you have a breast pump if you plan to breastfeed. The good news? As a client of Blessed Joy Midwifery Birth Center, we'll help you order your breast milk pump through your ins

Clinic Days Are Our Favorite There is just something about clinic days that fills our hearts. The halls are full of pregnant mamas, newborn babies, toddlers exploring every corner, and excited siblings who can't wait to hear their baby's heartbeat. You'll hear laughter coming from one room and tiny newborn squeaks from another. Sometimes there are hugs. Sometimes there are tears. Sometimes there's relief after hearing, "Everything looks perfect." Every day is different, and t

Prenatal visits are a good excuse to leave the kids, grab a coffee (a small one, I don't want the midwives to come after me😂) and have some YOU time. Sometimes that's not possible so we love being a family birth center where Mamas are encouraged to bring their family for their appointments. We know how stressful it can be to always have a sitter so we like to ensure that your kids have something to keep them occupied with at Blessed Joy Midwifery Birth Center. Blessed Joy Mi

Placentas are absolutely amazing. The placenta is the ultimate multitasker! This incredible organ develops during pregnancy to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the baby, remove waste, and even produce hormones. It’s the unsung hero of pregnancy! Did you know that the placenta is an organ that only exists during pregnancy and serves as a lifeline between mother and baby? It provides oxygen, nutrients, and removes waste products, helping to sustain life. 🙌 The placenta also act

We strive to offer a homey, peaceful atmosphere in every area in our Birth Center. Not cold, sterile (except for things that need to be), hard, or uncomfortable. We strive to offer an hour of warmth and safety, somewhere you can walk in and take a relieving breath. Somewhere you know you can speak without being judged, somewhere that ministers to every part of you. Blessed Joy Midwifery Birth Center Terrell Texas Rockwall Texas Forney Texas Crandall Texas Greenville Texas Kau

Come and join a Group Meetup on Postnatal Healing! Functional Postpartum Recovery: A New Era of Matrescence In this group meetup called Functional Postpartum recovery the focus is on educating attendees on balancing the physical, hormonal and emotional after childbirth. using personalized, science-based strategies that would foster a healing of the internal and external enviornment. Postpartum recovery is a complex, individualized process that can extend beyond the post deliv

One of the greatest blessings in midwifery care is the relationships built along the way. Yes, we love birth.Yes, we love babies. But the people we meet and care for are truly what make this work so meaningful. Recently, we received the sweetest, most thoughtfully arranged gifts from clients, and it reminded us again just how special this community is. The care, kindness, and thoughtfulness behind gestures like these never go unnoticed. And the beautiful blue details made it

Wow!!! Pumping is like a part time job but this mama is rocking it!! Did you know your body may begin producing colostrum before your baby is even born? Colostrum—the thick, golden first milk often called “liquid gold”—is packed with antibodies, nutrients, and immune support for your newborn. For some families, hand expressing and collecting colostrum during the final weeks of pregnancy can be a helpful tool in preparing for postpartum and feeding baby. Some potential benefit

What a blessing it is to have clients that make us at home at their homebirths and make sure we have snacks and drinks! Midwife/Client relationships truly are so special and we love what we do!! Second Trimester First Trimester Blessed Joy Midwifery Birth Center Terrell Texas Rockwall Texas Forney Texas Crandall Texas Greenville Texas Kaufman Texas Canton Texas Holistic Midwife Prenatal Care Midwifery Care Postpartum Care Home Birth Water Birth VBAC Out of Hospital Birth Thir

One thing about birth work—there is a lot of waiting. And very little sitting normally. 😄 Midwife life means spending long hours together supporting families through labor, birth, postpartum, and everything in between. But unlike most jobs, our “office” can change by the hour: birth suites living rooms bathrooms hallways tubsides kitchen counters floors Especially floors. Lots of floors. At births, there is rarely a perfect chair nearby, and honestly, even if there is, most