Bringing a baby into the world is a monumental feat of strength and focus, no matter where and how you plan to have your baby. Whenever we… Read more “20 Powerful Affirmations for Birth”
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Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Pros and Cons of Office Types
This week, Gina and Nedra bring you another episode in our Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice series. Over the years and between the two of us, we’ve… Read more “Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Pros and Cons of Office Types”
Book Review of Welcome to Fatherhood: The Modern Man’s Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Fatherhood
This week I had the pleasure of reading David Arrell’s new book, Welcome to Fatherhood: the Modern Man’s Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth & Fatherhood. While not a… Read more “Book Review of Welcome to Fatherhood: The Modern Man’s Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth and Fatherhood”
Mod Midwives: Common Postpartum Questions
In this week’s podcast, Gina and Nedra tackle the most common questions our clients ask us–both for baby and mom. For baby we discuss: Normal newborn breathing… Read more “Mod Midwives: Common Postpartum Questions”
How to Care for Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Stump
This topic comes up quite frequently with new parents – the cord stump can look a little weird and is often a cause for worry as it… Read more “How to Care for Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Stump”
Mod Midwives: The Importance of Peer Review
Peer review is something that midwives–and clinicians of all types–regularly engage in. It’s an de-identified, confidential review of cases. It’s meant to provide the midwife with feedback,… Read more “Mod Midwives: The Importance of Peer Review”
Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Paying Yourself
This week, Gina and Nedra give a variety of different ideas for paying yourself–and Uncle Sam–after your business expenses have been met. Of course some of these… Read more “Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice: Paying Yourself”
Why Does My Baby Have Blue Hands and Feet?
A concerned query about the blue feet and hands of a newborn is among the most frequent questions we hear in the immediate newborn period. Luckily, this… Read more “Why Does My Baby Have Blue Hands and Feet?”
Mod Midwives: Traits of a Homebirther
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”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
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”