6 Winter Foods to Boost Fertility
February 7, 2022
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
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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
What Your Period Says About Your Health
January 10, 2022
It’s that time of the month again. You’ve probably proclaimed that your period is the absolute worst at one point in your life. What your period says about your health
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
Dos and Don’ts for Your First Trimester
November 1, 2021
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
Breech Birth: No Cesarean Needed
October 18, 2021
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
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
Antidepressants During Pregnancy
September 20, 2021
The use of antidepressants during pregnancy is a controversial topic when considering the mental health of the mother, as well as the physical health of the baby. Women with depression
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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
