What to Know Before Getting Pregnant
Are you considering starting a family? Whether you’ve been contemplating pregnancy for a while or have just made the decision, it’s likely an exciting moment in your life! Getting pregnant
Are you considering starting a family? Whether you’ve been contemplating pregnancy for a while or have just made the decision, it’s likely an exciting moment in your life! Getting pregnant
You’ve probably heard of midwives primarily in the context of pregnancy and delivering babies. While that is a significant aspect of their profession, it’s essential to recognize and appreciate the
Cervical mucus is essential in the conception process because it nourishes and protects sperm as it travels through the female reproductive path to reach the egg. The amount and type of
What is Pelvic Floor Therapy? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and other tissues that form a sling-like hammock that supports the bladder, uterus, and rectum. Pelvic floor
National Midwifery Week 2021 is here! In the United States, midwives have been serving communities for more than a century. National Midwifery Week was created by ACNM to celebrate the
What is Shoulder Dystocia? Shoulder Dystocia is a birth complication that happens during vaginal delivery. When this occurs, one or both of the baby’s shoulders get stuck inside the mother’s
Is Miscarriage Normal? Pregnancy and miscarriage carry a ton of emotions, and one may feel devastated or uneasy when going through a natural miscarriage. Although this is can be an
The Birth Plan If you are an expectant mother, then you understand the importance of having a birth plan. Each couple will have a different plan for their pregnancy and
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.
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