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)”
Category: Midwifery
Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 5
Wow! It’s hard to believe this is our 5th installment of Ask the Midwives! This week, we tackle: Tips for postpartum wellbeing beyond 6 weeks. Top 3… Read more “Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 5”
Mod Midwives: the Integration of Midwifery
In this podcast, Gina and Nedra discuss what the integration of midwifery into the US maternal health system can, and should look like. If you’re interested in… Read more “Mod Midwives: the Integration of Midwifery”
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”
Introducing Marissa!
We would like to introduce Marissa, who will be working with us for several short-term clinical placements over the upcoming months. Marissa Evarts is a student midwife… Read more “Introducing Marissa!”
Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 4
We’re back to asking the midwives this week for Mod Midwives. This week we answer the following questions from readers (after giving our latest COVID updates and… Read more “Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 4”
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: COVID-Part 3
In our latest podcast about COVID, Nedra and Gina talk about expectations, challenges, and frustrations with providing care during a pandemic. Topics from this podcast include: Potential… Read more “Mod Midwives: COVID-Part 3”
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”