Natural family planning, sometimes referred to as fertility awareness, is a unique method of birth control that doesn’t rely on drugs or devices. This method, lauded for its lack of
Women have been experiencing the ebbs and flows of their menstrual cycles for centuries. However, we have only recently begun to truly understand and appreciate the importance of tracking these
Pregnancy is a marvelous journey but also a time of increased nutritional needs. To ensure the growth and development of a healthy baby, pregnant people are advised to follow a
Creating the Perfect Playlist for an Empowering Birth Experience Preparing for childbirth can be an exciting and nerve-wracking time. As your due date approaches, you may be looking for ways
Home births in the United States have been steadily increasing in recent years, with more and more expectant parents choosing this alternative option for delivering their babies. According to a
During the transition from pregnancy to postpartum, it is crucial to comprehend the alterations your body will experience and learn how to care for yourself throughout this period of recuperation.
When a person embarks on their pregnancy journey, it is only natural to feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Midwives are healthcare professionals specially trained to provide comprehensive care before, during and
Expectant parents can never truly understand the full scope of childbirth until they experience it firsthand. Reading up on what to expect during pregnancy can be helpful, however, nothing compares
It is well known that the American childbirth culture is very expensive with very poor performance AND little of what happens to birthing people in hospitals is evidence-based.
Health Insurance A Lose:Lose Situation for Consumers and Providers
When it comes to childbirth, high tech is not better than low tech. I have been privileged to attend many out of hospital births and many more in hospital births. Even a ‘normal’ birth in the hospital typically comes with continuous fetal monitoring and epidural.
My name is Fadwah Halaby and I am a certified nurse midwife serving families in
Can I have a vaginal birth if I already had a c section? The short answer is, “YES! YOU CAN!” While the long answer requires a conversation about various risks – risks of a VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean, AND risks of repeat surgery.
Let me tell you a story… Let’s talk about what’s wrong with the current Medical
