How To Get Better Sleep in Menopause
May 16, 2022
Menopause is a natural process that happens to every woman. It is a time when the body stops producing estrogen and progesterone. This can lead to many symptoms like hot
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Uterine Fibroids: How They Can Affect Your Pregnancy
May 9, 2022
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).
Guide to Pelvic Floor Therapy for Pregnancy and Birth
April 25, 2022
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
5 Breastfeeding Tips and Tricks for New Moms
April 20, 2022
Breastfeeding is a natural and healthy way to feed your newborn. However, it can be challenging for new moms to get the hang of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding tips and tricks can
What is Mastitis and How You Can Prevent It
April 1, 2022
Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast tissue, which a number of factors can cause. The most common cause is an infection in the breast tissue. Many individuals can contract
The Importance Of Vernix Caseosa
March 28, 2022
Vernix Caseosa is a substance that a fetus secretes during the pregnancy’s last trimester. It covers most of the baby’s body. In the uterus, this covering is thick and protects
Acupressure For Labor & Delivery
March 21, 2022
Acupressure is a form of alternative medicine that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. Acupressure is in practice worldwide for over 2,500 years, and it is still
Delayed Cord Clamping – Benefits vs Risks
March 7, 2022
According to studies, delaying a minute or so after birth to cut the umbilical cord allows additional blood to pass from the placenta to the newborn. Later lowering the
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Creating Value in Childbirth
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.
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Health Insurance A Lose:Lose Situation for Consumers and Providers
High-tech Childbirth is Not Always Better
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.
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Natural Birth After C-Section
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.
What’s wrong with the Medical Model of childbirth?
Let me tell you a story… Let’s talk about what’s wrong with the current Medical
