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?”
Category: Childbirth Ed
5 Comfort Measures for Home Birth
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been receiving inquiry calls from people who never thought they wanted to have an unmedicated birth. This is unusual for… Read more “5 Comfort Measures for Home Birth”
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”
What Do We Do with the Placenta?
As you may have read in previous posts, more and more pregnant people are exploring home birth as an option, due to changes in hospital protocols, or… Read more “What Do We Do with the Placenta?”
Changing Your Birth Plans During Uncertain Times
Wow, things are a little nuts right now. The landscape of everything surrounding coronavirus is changing daily, with new adjustments to our daily activities becoming necessary as… Read more “Changing Your Birth Plans During Uncertain Times”
Mod Midwives: Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding
This week Nedra and Gina tackle one of the first decisions you’ll be making as a new parent: whether or not to administer Vitamin K to your… Read more “Mod Midwives: Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding”
Mod Midwives: 12 Myths and Facts About “Natural Induction”
In honor of the 12 days of Christmas, we are going to talk about the 12 Myths and Facts About “Natural Induction.” In today’s podcast we tackle:… Read more “Mod Midwives: 12 Myths and Facts About “Natural Induction””
Shop Small for Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby
Keeping a reign on spending during the holidays can be a big challenge, and the convenience of shopping online is incredibly tempting as we try to stay… Read more “Shop Small for Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby”
Mod Midwives: Preterm Birth
November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Preterm birth has a number of important implications–from the lifelong development of the child to the extraordinary financial impacts on the family… Read more “Mod Midwives: Preterm Birth”
Mod Midwives: The Backup Plan
While 85-90% of home births go forward as planned, somewhere between 10-15% will require transport during or after labor. So, it is important to have a backup… Read more “Mod Midwives: The Backup Plan”