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?”
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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”
Mod Midwives: A Change of Plans–an interview with Shawna and Jay Denton-Gildea
With so much attention on home birth these days, we thought it would be fun to interview a couple who changed their birth plans at the last… Read more “Mod Midwives: A Change of Plans–an interview with Shawna and Jay Denton-Gildea”
Home Birth in the News!
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (actually, it kind of does feel like we all live under a rock these days – but, I digress), you… Read more “Home Birth in the News!”
What Do We Do with the Placenta?
As you may have read in previous posts, more and more pregnant people are exploring home birth as an option, due to changes in hospital protocols, or… Read more “What Do We Do with the Placenta?”
Mod Midwives: Breech Babies
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”
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”