In this episode, Gina and Nedra discuss a less-than-concrete topic: what traits do homebirthers tend to have in common. From determination, resilience, and intelligence to flexibility and… Read more “Mod Midwives: Traits of a Homebirther”
Tag: homebirth
Home Birth Prep: Accommodations for Your Midwives
This is an interesting one, because things are different during the age of COVID than they were before (as are many, many things, of course.) But, the… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Accommodations for Your Midwives”
What to Wear in Labor
Of course, you should wear whatever you’d like to wear for your labor, but we do hear this question now and then, so we thought we’d offer… Read more “What to Wear in Labor”
Mod Midwives: Talking to Your Family about Home Birth
This week on the podcast we tackle the sticky issue of talking to your family–especially when they are skeptical–about your plans for a home birth. This can… Read more “Mod Midwives: Talking to Your Family about Home Birth”
Some of Our Favorite Blogs
One of the wonderful things about being pregnant and having babies in this time is that we have plentiful resources to help us answer all of our… Read more “Some of Our Favorite Blogs”
Can You Have a Home Birth in an Apartment?
People sometimes think that the fact that they live in an apartment might inhibit their ability to have a home birth, but this is far from the… Read more “Can You Have a Home Birth in an Apartment?”
Home Birth Prep: Towels and Washcloths
We get questioned pretty frequently about why we ask you to, among other things, gather 12 towels and 8 washcloths for your birth. Twelve?! How could we… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Towels and Washcloths”
Home Birth Prep: Crock Pot
You may be wondering what on earth a crock pot has to do with preparing for your home birth, but rest assured, there is a good reason… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Crock Pot”
The Many Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Care (SSC)
One of the things you may notice that is different about midwifery care in general, and home birth care specifically, is that it is second nature to… Read more “The Many Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Care (SSC)”
How to Manage Prodromal Labor
During the course of your pregnancy, you probably learned all about the signs of labor – namely, regular contractions that get longer, stronger, and closer together. It… Read more “How to Manage Prodromal Labor”