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”
Tag: homebirth
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”
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?”
6 Tips to Achieve Your Goal of Having a Home Birth
So, you’ve done your research, and you’ve decided to have a home birth. Planning your baby’s birth is such an exciting time! But, as you know, birthing… Read more “6 Tips to Achieve Your Goal of Having a Home Birth”
Home Birth Prep: Pets
Our pets are a part of our family, and many of our clients want to know how best to care for their pets during a home birth.… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Pets”
Community Building
These past two days, we traveled north to attend the semi-annual conference for our state midwifery organization. Life has been busy for both of us this year,… Read more “Community Building”
Mod Midwives: Newborn Screening
September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month. Here at Metro Midwifery we are such big proponents of newborn screening that we even recorded a podcast about it for… Read more “Mod Midwives: Newborn Screening”