Most of our days are relatively predictable (with the built-in unpredictability of birth thrown in for seasoning, of course), but a couple of weeks ago we had… Read more “Mod Midwives: Finding Calm Amid the Chaos”
Category: Babies
The Many Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Care (SSC)
One of the things you may notice that is different about midwifery care in general, and home birth care specifically, is that it is second nature to… Read more “The Many Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Care (SSC)”
Resources for Black Maternal and Infant Health
Friday is usually the day that I post my weekly blog (okay, okay… sometimes I don’t get it done until Saturday), but this week, Gina and I… Read more “Resources for Black Maternal and Infant Health”
Mod Midwives: Introducing Julia–an Interview with Julia Amend
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”
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”