Home birth with a midwife is an option for expectant mothers seeking a more personal and natural childbirth experience. In this scenario, labor and delivery occur in the comfort of
As a breastfeeding mom, you may have heard about mastitis, a common infection that can occur when bacteria enters the breast tissue. Mastitis can cause painful inflammation, making breastfeeding uncomfortable
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
Everything you need to know about Endometriosis Endometriosis is a chronic, often painful condition that affects women of childbearing age. The disorder occurs when the tissue that lines the
Prenatal Vitamins – The Top 10 Vitamins You Need To Take Prenatal vitamins are an important part of a pregnant woman’s diet. They help to ensure that the woman
What is pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia in a nutshell is a complicated and/or high risk pregnancy. Pre-eclampsia usually starts to form around 20 weeks of pregnancy. It can also develop after birth
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
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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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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