Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist. During pregnancy, fluid retention can facilitate that… Read more “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy”
Category: Pregnancy
How Does Having Twins Affect My Home Birth Plans?
The twin question comes up quite often in our practice – lots of people are worried or hopeful at the beginning of pregnancy that they may be… Read more “How Does Having Twins Affect My Home Birth Plans?”
Nutrition in Pregnancy: Spaghetti Squash Casserole
When I lived in Phoenix, the first True Food Kitchen opened up near my house, and I fell in love with their spaghetti squash casserole. It was… Read more “Nutrition in Pregnancy: Spaghetti Squash Casserole”
How Can I Tell if My Water is Leaking?
When we see birth depicted in TV and movies, labor often begins with a dramatic breaking of waters, followed immediately by the laboring person bending over and… Read more “How Can I Tell if My Water is Leaking?”
What Happens if Your Baby is Breech?
It’s pretty common for people to worry about their baby being breech, but the great news is that only 3-4% of babies are breech at term. That’s… Read more “What Happens if Your Baby is Breech?”
Home Birth Prep: Installing the Car Seat
One of the most important items on our “Home Visit Checklist” is to ask whether or not you have installed your baby’s car seat. In most cases,… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Installing the Car Seat”
All About Contractions in Pregnancy
Pretty much every day in our office, we are helping people puzzle out the contractions that normally occur during pregnancy to make certain there is not something… Read more “All About Contractions in Pregnancy”
Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Managing Your Client Load
In our latest installment of Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice, we discuss things you may want to keep in mind as you decide how many clients to… Read more “Mod Midwives: Practical Advice for Midwifery Practice-Managing Your Client Load”
Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 7
We’re back with Ask the Midwives! This week we tackle some of your questions, including: Where to should we up the birth tub? Is there any danger… Read more “Mod Midwives: Ask the Midwives-Part 7”
Nutrition in Pregnancy: 5 Great Salmon Recipes
Fatty fish like salmon is a great pregnancy food! The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon are essential building blocks for your baby’s brain, and the overall health… Read more “Nutrition in Pregnancy: 5 Great Salmon Recipes”