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: Parenting
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”
Nutrition in Pregnancy: Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)
It’s getting warmer outside, but I’m having a hard time transitioning from soups and casseroles, and since we’re all stuck inside and baking bread (I tried my… Read more “Nutrition in Pregnancy: Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean Soup)”
Let’s Get Real for a Second
Hi there. I don’t know about you, but I am looking back at the last (how many has it been?) weeks of isolation, wondering how on earth… Read more “Let’s Get Real for a Second”
Newborn Visits in the Age of COVID-19
As of the publication of this blog, many places, including the state of Colorado, are under stay at home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19. Each… Read more “Newborn Visits in the Age of COVID-19”
5 Ideas for Passing the Time During Social Distancing
Well – life is sure interesting right now. Things have changed a whole bunch since our podcast talking about COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, was posted. In… Read more “5 Ideas for Passing the Time During Social Distancing”
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”
Mod Midwives: Married to a Midwife–an Interview with Jason Gerboth
This week Gina and Nedra interview none other than Gina’s husband, Jason, about what being married to a midwife is like. We talk about: Challenges of being… Read more “Mod Midwives: Married to a Midwife–an Interview with Jason Gerboth”