We were so thrilled when Madeline Murray, of Believe in Midwifery, offered to be on our nascent podcast a couple months ago. We decided to include a… Read more “Mod Midwives: Sustainable Midwifery–an Interview with Madeline Murray”
Category: Home Birth
Home Birth Prep: Clearing the Path
This week has been a busy one in our practice, full of extra prenatal visits to make up for ones that were rescheduled during the snowstorm we… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Clearing the Path”
Mod Midwives: Life on Call
You’ve heard us mention the difficulties involved in living life on call on more than one occasion, but it is such an important consideration for anyone thinking… Read more “Mod Midwives: Life on Call”
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: Birth Photography–an Interview with Monet Moutrie
Birth photography is hotter than hot right now. Instagram is lit up with amazing images of birth that only a professional photographer can capture. Our practice has… Read more “Mod Midwives: Birth Photography–an Interview with Monet Moutrie”
Is Home Birth Messy?
For this blog post, we’re going to tackle one of our most frequently asked questions: Is it messy to have a home birth? It’s a legitimate question,… Read more “Is Home Birth Messy?”
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”
Mod Midwives: Why Home Birth?
As we’ve said before, the reasons people choose home birth are as varied as the people themselves. From weighing the evidence and determining that the pros and… Read more “Mod Midwives: Why Home Birth?”
6 Tips to Achieve Your Goal of Having a Home Birth
So, you’ve done your research, and you’ve decided to have a home birth. Planning your baby’s birth is such an exciting time! But, as you know, birthing… Read more “6 Tips to Achieve Your Goal of Having a Home Birth”
Mod Midwives: Ultrasound in Pregnancy
Expectant families have many decisions to make during their care. In last week’s podcast and blog, we gave you a tool for making these decisions. This week,… Read more “Mod Midwives: Ultrasound in Pregnancy”