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”
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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”
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”