During the course of your pregnancy, you probably learned all about the signs of labor – namely, regular contractions that get longer, stronger, and closer together. It… Read more “How to Manage Prodromal Labor”
Category: Pregnancy
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”
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: 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”
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)”
6 Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches in Pregnancy
If you are a migraine sufferer, like me, you probably said, “Ha!” to the above, as you have likely tried all of the natural ways to relieve… Read more “6 Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches in Pregnancy”
5 Comfort Measures for Home Birth
Over the past couple of months, we’ve been receiving inquiry calls from people who never thought they wanted to have an unmedicated birth. This is unusual for… Read more “5 Comfort Measures for Home Birth”
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”
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”