Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. During pregnancy, fluid retention can facilitate that… Read more “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy”
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Why Does My Newborn Have a Rash?
One of the most common newborn questions we get is whether the rash that is covering a new baby is something to be concerned about. Luckily, the… Read more “Why Does My Newborn Have a Rash?”
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”
How Does Having Twins Affect My Home Birth Plans?
The twin question comes up quite often in our practice – lots of people are worried or hopeful at the beginning of pregnancy that they may be… Read more “How Does Having Twins Affect My Home Birth Plans?”
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”
Nutrition in Pregnancy: Spaghetti Squash Casserole
When I lived in Phoenix, the first True Food Kitchen opened up near my house, and I fell in love with their spaghetti squash casserole. It was… Read more “Nutrition in Pregnancy: Spaghetti Squash Casserole”
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”
How Can I Tell if My Water is Leaking?
When we see birth depicted in TV and movies, labor often begins with a dramatic breaking of waters, followed immediately by the laboring person bending over and… Read more “How Can I Tell if My Water is Leaking?”
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?”