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”
Category: Babies
Why Are Babies Born at Night?
Birth workers often joke about all babies coming at night, but the truth of the matter is – they really do! True, every now and then, we… Read more “Why Are Babies Born at Night?”
Mod Midwives: Group B Strep
Group B Strep, GBS, or Group Beta Strep is a tricky topic for home birth midwifery care. Nedra and Gina wade through making a decision about this… Read more “Mod Midwives: Group B Strep”
Mod Midwives: Immunology of Human Milk
In this week’s episode, Gina and Nedra walk the listener through many of the properties that make human milk an irreplaceable support system for babies–it’s not called… Read more “Mod Midwives: Immunology of Human Milk”
Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 2
We are back this week answering questions from our listeners! Although the drawing for the Luna breast pump is completed (congratulations, Robin Hanson!), we would still love… Read more “Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 2”
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”
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”