Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life that marks the end of her reproductive years. While it brings about physical changes, such as the cessation of menstrual cycles,
When a person embarks on their pregnancy journey, it is only natural to feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Midwives are healthcare professionals specially trained to provide comprehensive care before, during and
Giving birth is a transformative and deeply personal experience. As expectant parents, you have the autonomy to choose where and how you want to bring your baby into the world.
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
Folic Acid is an essential vitamin for the human body as it is derived from Vitamin B. All of the B Vitamins help the body convert food into energy making
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
Getting pregnant is one of the most thrilling times in a couple’s life. To make this trip easier, a pregnant mother should keep a close eye on what’s on her
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
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
