Routine well-baby checks in the pediatrician’s office often include multiple vaccinations even in the first month of life. These vaccinations are routine, and woe to the parent who dares to interfere. But what kind of benefits are we really giving … Continue reading
Viewing your baby for the first time inside your tummy can be one of the most exciting moments of pregnancy. Chances are, your healthcare provider will use a pregnancy ultrasound to view that little baby. Most providers offer this ultrasound … Continue reading
For many new mothers, a pregnancy test is one of the final indications that you are having a little one. Ever wonder just what was behind the pregnancy indicator that you stared at for a few minutes before being sure … Continue reading
During pregnancy, a woman has a fifty percent chance of experiencing pain in her body, whether that be as mild, chronic, or severe pains. This can happen for several reasons. First, the additional weigt in the abdomen can cause undue … Continue reading
Now Wednesdays are the day that I help my midwife at the office. Get there at 9:00 a.m. and generally do office appointments until 6:00 p.m. These appointments range from prenatal visits to postpartum visits to interviews and more. Each … Continue reading
Okay, so today I thought that I would write a post for all you students who might be considering becoming a midwife. Ever wonder just what goes on during a typical week when you’re on call? Here is my story … Continue reading
A midwife supplies bag is vital to any midwife at every moment throughout the day. Be sure you have at least the bare minimum of these supplies wherever you go when you are on call. First and foremost, you need … Continue reading
Laws regarding midwifery vary from state to state. Because of this variation in legalities, it is difficult to pin down exactly what a midwife may or may not do around the country. For this reason, I have opted to review … Continue reading
Birth today is considered a highly dangerous event that a woman must be rescued from in order to survive emotionally. Nothing could be further from the truth. The history of childbirth shows us that birth itself has always been considered … Continue reading
Birth positions can make all the difference in the success of any birth. Who ever thought of birthing a baby standing up? Fact of the matter is that our ancestors did it all the time. In fact, upright positions were … Continue reading
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