We cannot believe it, but we’ve been recording Mod Midwives for six whole months! For this episode we are simply reflecting on the past six months of… Read more “Mod Midwives: Happy Half Birthday to Us!”
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Our Three Favorite Exercises for Pregnancy
We are both big believers in exercise during pregnancy (and always). It is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy and low-risk.… Read more “Our Three Favorite Exercises for Pregnancy”
Mod Midwives: Breech Babies
In this week’s podcast we talk about those babies who are coming into the world in a non-head-down position. We take on this topic by discussing how… Read more “Mod Midwives: Breech Babies”
Your Due Date
Today is Valentine’s Day. As such, you can expect to see lots of posts from midwives and doulas–even us–about how we’ll see you in November. How can… Read more “Your Due Date”
Mod Midwives: And Baby Makes Four
This week Nedra and Gina talk about the addition of a new baby–but not just any new baby–your second. This is a time that seems to be… Read more “Mod Midwives: And Baby Makes Four”
The Newborn Exam
As we’ve talked about in previous posts, we are very protective of that first hour of skin to skin between baby and mom. During that time, we… Read more “The Newborn Exam”
Mod Midwives: Gestational Diabetes
In this week’s podcast, we discuss gestational diabetes (also called GDM, or gestational diabetes mellitus): what it is, why we care about it, and options for screening… Read more “Mod Midwives: Gestational Diabetes”
Home Birth Prep: Planning for Your Other Kids
As you plan for your birth in any setting, considering plans for what your older children will be doing during this time is essential. In a home… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Planning for Your Other Kids”
Mod Midwives: Self-Care
Self-care is, quite possibly, one of the most insipid and overused terms of our age. It has, by all accounts, become the mantra of a decadence industry.… Read more “Mod Midwives: Self-Care”
Seven Ways to Pass the Time When Your Baby is “Overdue”
So many of us have been there. We spend the first 37 weeks of pregnancy hoping our babies will stay on the inside, safe and warm, and… Read more “Seven Ways to Pass the Time When Your Baby is “Overdue””