Dulce Midwifery

09/01/2026

Pumpkin everything season is upon us! Here is a great recipe for your nursling! ;)

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08/21/2026

Mama’s were teaming up with Robin | Lactation Consultant IBCLC | Central Texas for a FREE Lactation support group! Come join us and gather with us here at the Village! 🫶🏻

08/19/2026

08/16/2026

If you are pregnant in rural America, especially in the South, chances are you are among the millions of women for whom the nearest prenatal care or maternity hospital is more than an hour away.

At least 96 labor and delivery units closed nationwide between the beginning of 2025 and early this year.

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08/04/2026

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08/04/2026

Texas' ranking was dragged down by limited access to obstetricians, midwives and pediatric care in a new WalletHub analysis.

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07/19/2026

We have very limited space for late to care in August ! If you are interested in a home-birth with the sweetest birth team in Central Texas, give us a call !

09/29/2025

An incredible new study found that pregnant women who consume just 6 dates a day in the 4 weeks leading up to their due date were 74% more dilated upon their arrival to the hospital, had a 77% shorter first stage of labor and a 42% lower rate of caesarean sections.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy lead to higher cervical dilation upon hospital admission because the fruit contains nutrients that influence oxytocin receptors, preparing the cervix and uterus for labor by increasing muscle response to oxytocin and other labor-supporting hormones. Dates are a rich source of energy from natural sugars and fats and also contain prostaglandins, which contribute to cervical ripening. Additionally, they provide serotonin, calcium, and tannins, which contribute to powerful uterine contractions.

Eating dates in the late stages of pregnancy shortens the first stage of labor due to their ability to stimulate the production of prostaglandins, which promote cervical ripening (softening and thinning of the cervix) and increase uterine contractions. Dates also contain tannins, which have a similar effect, and provide a natural sugar source for energy during labor. Some studies even suggest that dates can increase uterine sensitivity to oxytocin, leading to more effective contractions and a quicker and smoother labor process.

These actions are also the exact reason why women who eat dates in the late stages of pregnancy and far less likely to need a c-section!

The most common recommendation is for women to begin eating 6 dates a day starting in their 37th week of pregnancy.
PMID: 40322306, 21280989

SEE ALSO: https://www.pelvicphysio.co.nz/the-sweet-secret-to-a-smoother-labour-dates