How to Choose the Best Form of Birth Control for You
There is no such thing as a perfect birth control solution. There are other factors to consider, such as convenience, efficacy, and cost. Find out how to choose the best
There is no such thing as a perfect birth control solution. There are other factors to consider, such as convenience, efficacy, and cost. Find out how to choose the best
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
Have you ever heard of “coached” or “spontaneous” pushing? Coached (or guided) refers to a technique in which your midwife, doctor, or doula instructs you on when and how to
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
It’s that time of the month again. You’ve probably proclaimed that your period is the absolute worst at one point in your life. What your period says about your health
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
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
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