One of the things you may notice that is different about midwifery care in general, and home birth care specifically, is that it is second nature to… Read more “The Many Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Care (SSC)”
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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”
How to Manage Prodromal Labor
During the course of your pregnancy, you probably learned all about the signs of labor – namely, regular contractions that get longer, stronger, and closer together. It… Read more “How to Manage Prodromal Labor”
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”
Resources for Black Maternal and Infant Health
Friday is usually the day that I post my weekly blog (okay, okay… sometimes I don’t get it done until Saturday), but this week, Gina and I… Read more “Resources for Black Maternal and Infant Health”
Mod Midwives: Introducing Julia–an Interview with Julia Amend
Julia Amend, RM, CPM, RN, BSN has been attending births with us since before Metro Midwifery was ever conceived. We are thrilled to introduce you to the… Read more “Mod Midwives: Introducing Julia–an Interview with Julia Amend”
Introducing Marissa!
We would like to introduce Marissa, who will be working with us for several short-term clinical placements over the upcoming months. Marissa Evarts is a student midwife… Read more “Introducing Marissa!”