Metro Midwifery: pregnancy

Nutrition in Pregnancy: Vegetarian Black Bean Chili

This week, we’re going to start a series on nutrition in pregnancy (these work for the postpartum and breastfeeding periods, as well – or for always!) To… Read more “Nutrition in Pregnancy: Vegetarian Black Bean Chili”

We are both big believers in exercise during pregnancy (and always). It is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy and low-risk.… Read more “Our Three Favorite Exercises for Pregnancy”

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””

We have talked previously about what you can expect to happen at your initial prenatal visit with our practice, and today, we’re going to talk a little… Read more “What Happens During Your Prenatal Care?”

One of the great things about being midwives is that we often get to work with families over many years, and see them through multiple pregnancies and… Read more “Including Kids in Your Midwifery Care”

Sleep is a common topic that comes up during our prenatal office days. There are all sorts of reasons why sleep can be elusive during pregnancy, from… Read more “7 Tips to Improve Sleep in Pregnancy”

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”

Preparing for a new baby in this age can feel a little overwhelming. Just walking the baby aisles at Target or opening your social media can result… Read more “Five Things You Really Need for a New Baby”

Have you ever heard that redheads are in greater danger of a postpartum hemorrhage than persons with other hair colors? Or how about their tendency to have… Read more “Myths and Truths about Redheads and Birth”

We were so pleased to conduct our first interview with Dr. Courtney Klein during the month of October, which features the World Health Organization’s designated World Mental… Read more “Mod Midwives: Perinatal Mental Health–an Interview with Dr. Courtney Klein”