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: Women’s Health
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?”
Mod Midwives: Community Birth and Cultural Norms
In this week’s podcast, Gina and Nedra talk about the cultural shift surrounding home and birth center births. Despite the increased popularity of community birth (which includes… Read more “Mod Midwives: Community Birth and Cultural Norms”
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”
Cervical Cancer Screening
Cervical cancer screening is an essential discussion for any healthcare setting, and home birth midwifery practice is no exception. Since January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we… Read more “Cervical Cancer Screening”
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”
Pregnant in the Winter: Outdoor Fitness Tips
It has been pretty chilly in the Denver Metro area, with snow coming and going frequently enough to keep a reliable layer of ice and snow on… Read more “Pregnant in the Winter: Outdoor Fitness Tips”
What is Round Ligament Pain?
Round ligament pain plagues a fairly large number of pregnant people, if the complaints we hear in our office are any indication. The round ligaments are normally… Read more “What is Round Ligament Pain?”