Birth Positions: Do I Have to Give Birth on My Back?
June 6, 2025
Explore alternative birth positions that can make labor more comfortable and effective, helping you work with your body for a smoother birth experience.
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Postpartum Care: A Complete Guide for New Mothers
August 25, 2023
During the transition from pregnancy to postpartum, it is crucial to comprehend the alterations your body will experience and learn how to care for yourself throughout this period of recuperation.
Understanding and Managing Postpartum Depression
June 21, 2023
The journey of pregnancy and childbirth is undoubtedly a remarkable one, but it is essential to recognize that the postpartum period brings its own set of challenges. As your body
A Midwife Has More to Offer Than You Think
June 13, 2022
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
5 Checklist Items Before You Get Pregnant
January 24, 2022
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
Natural Labor Induction Methods That Work
December 20, 2021
If you’re approaching or have surpassed your expected due date, you may be eager to finally meet your baby. As if your hormones aren’t working hard enough, your feelings of
Dos and Don’ts for Your Second Trimester
November 23, 2021
What is the Second Trimester? There are many dos and don’ts for your second trimester, but what exactly is it? The second trimester is known as a turning point for
National Midwifery Week 2021: Meet the Midwives
October 4, 2021
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
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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.
The Health Insurance Rant
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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My name is Fadwah Halaby and I am a certified nurse midwife serving families in
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
