In this episode, Gina and Nedra discuss a less-than-concrete topic: what traits do homebirthers tend to have in common. From determination, resilience, and intelligence to flexibility and… Read more “Mod Midwives: Traits of a Homebirther”
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Mod Midwives: Postpartum Hemorrhage and Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor
In this week’s podcast, Nedra and Gina talk about postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and an option that is available to you: Active Management of the Third Stage of… Read more “Mod Midwives: Postpartum Hemorrhage and Active Management of the Third Stage of Labor”
Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Marketing and Advertising
We’re back this week with another episode in our Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice series. This week we are talking about marketing and advertising of your midwifery… Read more “Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Marketing and Advertising”
Mod Midwives: Roles for People at the Birth
This week Gina and Nedra discuss ideas for jobs that people who are attending your birth can do to support you and your family. In addition, they… Read more “Mod Midwives: Roles for People at the Birth”
Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Sanitization and Universal Precautions
This week’s episode may lack a little excitement and romance, it is one of the most important tasks of a midwifery practice. We discuss personal protective equipment,… Read more “Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Sanitization and Universal Precautions”
Normalizing Breastfeeding or Breastfeeding Problems?
This week, a new commercial by Frida Mom hit the airwaves during the Golden Globes. This ad is being applauded for normalizing breastfeeding. It certainly shows a… Read more “Normalizing Breastfeeding or Breastfeeding Problems?”
Mod Midwives: Community Birth and Cultural Norms
In this week’s podcast, Gina and Nedra talk about the cultural shift surrounding home and birth center births. Despite the increased popularity of community birth (which includes… Read more “Mod Midwives: Community Birth and Cultural Norms”
Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Naming Your Birth Business
While we all have personal preferences and opinions, this week Gina and Nedra share some of the considerations they’ve taken into account as they’ve named their businesses… Read more “Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Naming Your Birth Business”
Mod Midwives: Finding Support During COVID
Being well supported during pregnancy and postpartum is hard enough during normal times. But getting the support you need to feel confident and connected during COVID has… Read more “Mod Midwives: Finding Support During COVID”
Mod Midwives: Statistics from Year One
In this week’s podcast we review our practice statistics for our first year of practice (plus the only four births from 2019). We cover everything from number… Read more “Mod Midwives: Statistics from Year One”