One of the most important items on our “Home Visit Checklist” is to ask whether or not you have installed your baby’s car seat. In most cases,… Read more “Home Birth Prep: Installing the Car Seat”
Tag: New Baby
Newborn Visits in the Age of COVID-19
As of the publication of this blog, many places, including the state of Colorado, are under stay at home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19. Each… Read more “Newborn Visits in the Age of COVID-19”
Mod Midwives: And Baby Makes Four
This week Nedra and Gina talk about the addition of a new baby–but not just any new baby–your second. This is a time that seems to be… Read more “Mod Midwives: And Baby Makes Four”
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”
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”