Tyler Midwifery/ Comforts of Home Midwifery
Homebirth midwife in Tyler, Texas and much of East Texas.
We are moving! We are excited to announce that Comforts of Home Midwifery is teaming up with Cherished Birth in Tyler, TX. Mercy Eizenga LM, CPM will now be offering home birth and birth center services out of the Cherished Birth center. Cherished Birth serves those in East Texas up to 100 miles of Tyler. …
What are the biggest differences in care between a midwife and an obstetrician? For the most part, it is not the types of care that are given. It is the attitude behind the care given. I got this comparison chart from Birth Monopoly. If you have time, go over and read more on midwifery care …
According to the Texas Midwifery law, a midwife: A) provides the necessary supervision, care, and advice to a woman during NORMAL pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period; (B) conducts a NORMAL delivery of a child; and (C) provides NORMAL newborn care. What does this mean? Texas Legislature has determined that childbirth is a natural process …
“Midwifery care is a luxury,” said a midwife friend to me the other day. But is it? Should it be? Historically Historically, we know that is not true. In the first chapter of the book of Exodus, the Bible tells us about the Hebrew slaves being attended by midwives during childbirth. Recorded throughout time, we …
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Statistics show that 1 in 4 women have suffered from some kind of pregnancy loss. However that number is believed to be under reported. Today, I want to tell you that I am 1 in 4. I lost my only daughter when I was 38 weeks pregnant. …
Ever wonder what people are saying about Mercy and Comforts of Home Midwifery. We are introducing a feature called Testimonial Tuesday. Once a month, we will add a testimonial from women (or their husbands!), so you can see what other have to say about our services. Also you can find out more by going to …
You may have seen me use that phrase on this website or on my social media. You may have seen it somewhere else and are wondering what exactly is family centered care. I have shared before about how we involve fathers in prenatal care and birth here at Comforts of Home Midwifery. You can view …
In honor of my 2nd son’s 21st birthday today, I wrote out his birth story. Happy Birthday Kodi! My 2nd pregnancy In Why I Became a Midwife, I talk about how I attended Bradley classes with a friend. They were a huge catalyst in becoming interested in natural childbirth and eventually midwifery. When I got …
Ever wonder what people are saying about Mercy and Comforts of Home Midwifery. We are introducing a feature called Testimonial Tuesday. Once a month, we will add a testimonial from women (or their husbands!), so you can see what other have to say about our services. Also you can find out more by going to …
How much do you know about birth? In the media, we see these big, dramatic events. The woman’s water breaks dramatically. Her contractions start hard and fast. She screams at whoever is there that she needs to go to the hospital NOW. The baby arrives with puffing, panting, and screaming. Our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and …