Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are muscular tumors (also called growths) that can appear in women during their reproductive years. These fibroids are almost always non-cancerous (benign).
Breastfeeding is a natural and healthy way to feed your newborn. However, it can be challenging for new moms to get the hang of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding tips and tricks can
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
Congratulations, you’re nose’s away from the finish line! From counting kicks to choosing a name for your baby, the third trimester has much to offer. Midwife 360 has curated a
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
What is the First Trimester? There are many dos and don’ts for your first trimester, but what exactly is it? The first trimester is the first of three phases of
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
