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
Pregnancy is a unique and oftentimes wonderful experience, however, it does come with its own set of challenges. Although first-time mothers may have some insight as to what to expect,
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
Expecting a baby is an exciting and life-changing event. With so much to think about and plan for, it can feel overwhelming to decide which type of birth and postpartum
Some of the tools we use during pregnancy care, labor and thereafter have been around for centuries. We like to think of a doula Mexican rebozo as an essential prenatal
We’ve rounded up the best of the best for your new baby in 2023. From must-haves for the nursery to essential baby items, we’ve got you covered. So let’s take
Natural Family Planning involves tracking female ovulation cycles and abstaining from sex to avoid pregnancy. This method implies in no way resorting to using barrier contraceptives or taking hormones. Natural
What is Cervical Mucus? Cervical Mucus is fluid produced and released from the cervix. The consistency of cervical mucus can vary based on the day of your menstrual cycle (based
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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