It’s No Shave November! So what do two midwives think of when we look at this occasion on the social media calendar for the month? Well, pubic… Read more “Pubic Hair: A Few Things You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know”
Author: Nedra
Myths and Truths about Redheads and Birth
Have you ever heard that redheads are in greater danger of a postpartum hemorrhage than persons with other hair colors? Or how about their tendency to have… Read more “Myths and Truths about Redheads and Birth”
Book Review: Eating for Pregnancy
It’s been a little while since I’ve really read a book on nutrition in pregnancy, and I was intrigued when we were asked to read and review… Read more “Book Review: Eating for Pregnancy”
6 Tips to Achieve Your Goal of Having a Home Birth
So, you’ve done your research, and you’ve decided to have a home birth. Planning your baby’s birth is such an exciting time! But, as you know, birthing… Read more “6 Tips to Achieve Your Goal of Having a Home Birth”
Your First Prenatal Visit
The beginning of your pregnancy can be an exciting time, full of possibilities – and it can also be a period of worry, of not feeling well,… Read more “Your First Prenatal Visit”
Home Birth Prep: Pets
Our pets are a part of our family, and many of our clients want to know how best to care for their pets during a home birth.… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Pets”
Community Building
These past two days, we traveled north to attend the semi-annual conference for our state midwifery organization. Life has been busy for both of us this year,… Read more “Community Building”
Home Birth Prep: Nourishment
Imagine undertaking an enormous physical feat, such as a hike of many miles, or a marathon. Would you enter into this activity without having considered the need… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Nourishment”
The Apgar Score
In childbirth classes, one of the topics pregnant families are likely to learn about is the Apgar Score. Named for anesthesiologist Dr. Virginia Apgar, who developed the… Read more “The Apgar Score”