We cannot believe it, but we’ve been recording Mod Midwives for six whole months! For this episode we are simply reflecting on the past six months of… Read more “Mod Midwives: Happy Half Birthday to Us!”
Author: Gina
Our Three Favorite Exercises for Pregnancy
We are both big believers in exercise during pregnancy (and always). It is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy and low-risk.… Read more “Our Three Favorite Exercises for Pregnancy”
Mod Midwives: Breech Babies
In this week’s podcast we talk about those babies who are coming into the world in a non-head-down position. We take on this topic by discussing how… Read more “Mod Midwives: Breech Babies”
Your Due Date
Today is Valentine’s Day. As such, you can expect to see lots of posts from midwives and doulas–even us–about how we’ll see you in November. How can… Read more “Your Due Date”
Mod Midwives: And Baby Makes Four
This week Nedra and Gina talk about the addition of a new baby–but not just any new baby–your second. This is a time that seems to be… Read more “Mod Midwives: And Baby Makes Four”
Mod Midwives: Gestational Diabetes
In this week’s podcast, we discuss gestational diabetes (also called GDM, or gestational diabetes mellitus): what it is, why we care about it, and options for screening… Read more “Mod Midwives: Gestational Diabetes”
Mod Midwives: Self-Care
Self-care is, quite possibly, one of the most insipid and overused terms of our age. It has, by all accounts, become the mantra of a decadence industry.… Read more “Mod Midwives: Self-Care”
Mod Midwives: Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding
This week Nedra and Gina tackle one of the first decisions you’ll be making as a new parent: whether or not to administer Vitamin K to your… Read more “Mod Midwives: Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding”
Mod Midwives: Married to a Midwife
This week Gina and Nedra interview none other than Gina’s husband, Jason, about what being married to a midwife is like. We talk about: Challenges of being… Read more “Mod Midwives: Married to a Midwife”
Mod Midwives: The WHO Code
Although talking policy sounds a little dry, the WHO Code is something Gina, especially, is passionate about. Even in the lactation world, knowledge of and respect for… Read more “Mod Midwives: The WHO Code”