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”
Category: Pregnancy
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”
Our Three Favorite Exercises for Pregnancy
We are both big believers in exercise during pregnancy (and always). It is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy and low-risk.… Read more “Our Three Favorite Exercises for Pregnancy”
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”
Mod Midwives: Gestational Diabetes
In this week’s podcast, we discuss gestational diabetes (also called GDM, or gestational diabetes mellitus): what it is, why we care about it, and options for screening… Read more “Mod Midwives: Gestational Diabetes”
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””
What Happens During Your Prenatal Care?
We have talked previously about what you can expect to happen at your initial prenatal visit with our practice, and today, we’re going to talk a little… Read more “What Happens During Your Prenatal Care?”
Including Kids in Your Midwifery Care
One of the great things about being midwives is that we often get to work with families over many years, and see them through multiple pregnancies and… Read more “Including Kids in Your Midwifery Care”
7 Tips to Improve Sleep in Pregnancy
Sleep is a common topic that comes up during our prenatal office days. There are all sorts of reasons why sleep can be elusive during pregnancy, from… Read more “7 Tips to Improve Sleep in Pregnancy”