A Midwife Has More to Offer Than You Think
When you think of a midwife, you’re probably thinking of a “baby-catcher” — someone whose whole job revolves around moms, children, and childbirth. But here’s a little-known fact a midwife
When you think of a midwife, you’re probably thinking of a “baby-catcher” — someone whose whole job revolves around moms, children, and childbirth. But here’s a little-known fact a midwife
Estrogen is a vital hormone that controls your reproductive system. Too much estrogen, or an imbalance of hormones, can create issues. High estrogen levels can interfere with reproductive functions, induce
Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are muscular tumors (also called growths) that can appear in women during their reproductive years. These fibroids are almost always non-cancerous (benign).
What happens now that you’ve decided to build a family? There are easy things you can do right now to get a jump start on family planning. It’s not always
What is the First Trimester? There are many dos and don’ts for your first trimester, but what exactly is it? The first trimester is the first of three phases of
The use of antidepressants during pregnancy is a controversial topic when considering the mental health of the mother, as well as the physical health of the baby. Women with depression
Q. What is a Holistic Approach? A holistic approach to modern medicine is characterized by treating the person as a whole, rather than treating specific diseases or symptoms. This approach
Hair loss is a natural process that many people experience. However, hair loss or thinning during postpartum can be especially challenging, since it’s often accompanied by breakage, and scalp irritation. The
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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