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
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 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
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
Women are taking control of their reproductive decisions like never before. Embracing technology to increase their future child-bearing possibilities to more than simply a roll of the dice. Talk of
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
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
Breech birth is one of the most misunderstood and controversial subjects when it comes to women’s pregnancy and delivery. A breech birth occurs when the baby has its head positioned
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
