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
Cervical mucus is essential in the conception process because it nourishes and protects sperm as it travels through the female reproductive path to reach the egg. The amount and type of
Estrogen is a vital hormone that controls your reproductive system. Too much estrogen, or an imbalance of hormones, can create issues. High estrogen levels can interfere with reproductive functions, induce
Menopause is a natural process that happens to every woman. It is a time when the body stops producing estrogen and progesterone. This can lead to many symptoms like hot
What is Pelvic Floor Therapy? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles and other tissues that form a sling-like hammock that supports the bladder, uterus, and rectum. Pelvic floor
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
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
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
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
