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: Postpartum
Mod Midwives: Your Vagina Looks Scary To Me
Yes–you read that title right! Ha! And no, your vagina doesn’t look scary to us, but there is a very funny story behind the title–tune in this… Read more “Mod Midwives: Your Vagina Looks Scary To Me”
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”
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”
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”
Nutrition in Pregnancy: Vegetarian Black Bean Chili
This week, we’re going to start a series on nutrition in pregnancy (these work for the postpartum and breastfeeding periods, as well – or for always!) To… Read more “Nutrition in Pregnancy: Vegetarian Black Bean Chili”
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”
Seven Ways to Pass the Time When Your Baby is “Overdue”
So many of us have been there. We spend the first 37 weeks of pregnancy hoping our babies will stay on the inside, safe and warm, and… Read more “Seven Ways to Pass the Time When Your Baby is “Overdue””