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Tag: home birth
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?”
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”
Mod Midwives: Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding
This week Nedra and Gina tackle one of the first decisions you’ll be making as a new parent: whether or not to administer Vitamin K to your… Read more “Mod Midwives: Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding”
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”
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”
Is Home Birth Messy?
For this blog post, we’re going to tackle one of our most frequently asked questions: Is it messy to have a home birth? It’s a legitimate question,… Read more “Is Home Birth Messy?”
Mod Midwives: The Backup Plan
While 85-90% of home births go forward as planned, somewhere between 10-15% will require transport during or after labor. So, it is important to have a backup… Read more “Mod Midwives: The Backup Plan”
Mod Midwives: Why Home Birth?
As we’ve said before, the reasons people choose home birth are as varied as the people themselves. From weighing the evidence and determining that the pros and… Read more “Mod Midwives: Why Home Birth?”