In honor of WBW, Gina and Nedra discuss six of the most prevalent myths that we hear regarding lactation. We tackle: The myth of colostrum The idea… Read more “Mod Midwives: World Breastfeeding Week Myths and Facts”
Author: Gina
Mod Midwives: Positions for Labor and Birth
This week, Gina and Nedra talk about their favorite positions for labor and birth. While this may sound like a pat list, we actually dig a little… Read more “Mod Midwives: Positions for Labor and Birth”
Mod Midwives: Coronavirus Redux
It’s been awhile since we talked about how COVID has been impacting our practice. We’ll review what practice changes are still in place and where we’ve lightened… Read more “Mod Midwives: Coronavirus Redux”
Mod Midwives: What to Expect with Your Newborn
As a follow up to Your Vagina Looks Scary to Me, where we discuss what to expect with your body in the first few days after birth,… Read more “Mod Midwives: What to Expect with Your Newborn”
Mod Midwives: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos
Most of our days are relatively predictable (with the built-in unpredictability of birth thrown in for seasoning, of course), but a couple of weeks ago we had… Read more “Mod Midwives: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos”
Mod Midwives: Your Vagina Looks Scary To Me
Yes–you read that title right! Ha! And no, your vagina doesn’t look scary to us, but there is a very funny story behind the title–tune in this… Read more “Mod Midwives: Your Vagina Looks Scary To Me”
Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 5
Wow! It’s hard to believe this is our 5th installment of Ask the Midwives! This week, we tackle: Tips for postpartum wellbeing beyond 6 weeks. Top 3… Read more “Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 5”
Mod Midwives: the Integration of Midwifery
In this podcast, Gina and Nedra discuss what the integration of midwifery into the US maternal health system can, and should look like. If you’re interested in… Read more “Mod Midwives: the Integration of Midwifery”
Introducing Paige!
Metro Midwifery is excited to be welcome a local student, Paige Hesen. Paige will be in a long-term placement with us, beginning in June. You can expect… Read more “Introducing Paige!”
Mod Midwives: Podcast Recommendations
Hello! Instead of bringing you a podcast episode this week, we want to recommend that you spend some time listening to black voices this week. Natal Pod… Read more “Mod Midwives: Podcast Recommendations”