Water birth is giving birth in a tub or pool of warm water. It has been used for centuries in different cultures and gained popularity in the 1970s when obstetrician
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
Water birth is an alternative method of childbirth that has gained popularity in recent years. Many people believe that giving birth in warm water is more relaxing and soothing for
Have you ever considered a home birth? If you’re pregnant, or if you’re considering becoming pregnant, you may have already heard of the many benefits of giving birth at home.
sBefore discovering the benefits of water birth, giving birth was complicated and painful as well as stressful for the mother and father. Several women have been learning about the benefits
What is the Second Trimester? There are many dos and don’ts for your second trimester, but what exactly is it? The second trimester is known as a turning point for
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
