In this week’s podcast we talk about those babies who are coming into the world in a non-head-down position. We take on this topic by discussing how… Read more “Mod Midwives: Breech Babies”
Tag: birth
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””
How to Care for “Down There” After Your Baby’s Birth
Care of the perineum and the vulva after birth is a common concern among people who are looking ahead at what to expect when their baby is… Read more “How to Care for “Down There” After Your Baby’s Birth”
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”
Home Birth Prep: Clearing the Path
This week has been a busy one in our practice, full of extra prenatal visits to make up for ones that were rescheduled during the snowstorm we… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Clearing the Path”
Shop Small for Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby
Keeping a reign on spending during the holidays can be a big challenge, and the convenience of shopping online is incredibly tempting as we try to stay… Read more “Shop Small for Your Pregnancy, Birth, and Baby”
Mod Midwives: Birth Photography–an Interview with Monet Moutrie
Birth photography is hotter than hot right now. Instagram is lit up with amazing images of birth that only a professional photographer can capture. Our practice has… Read more “Mod Midwives: Birth Photography–an Interview with Monet Moutrie”
Mod Midwives: The Holidays with a New Baby
Navigating family dynamics is always complex, but never more so than during holiday gatherings. There are a number of areas that are worthy of consideration in order… Read more “Mod Midwives: The Holidays with a New Baby”