When I talk to other midwives, I hear a theme of what kind of births they would like to participate in. The list below is what I have compiled based on what they have said. Some of these I have done and some I am hoping to still do. Living in the DFW area, I …
This post is based on a graphic that Birth Arts International posted called A-Z Pain Relief in Labor. A. Aromatherapy Essential oils used properly can be helpful for a number of things during labor. In the book Essential Oil for Maternity by AromaTools, lavender, clary sage, ylang ylang, basil and the doTerra specific oils Balance …
Many people when considering having a home birth are worried about the cost. If you are a cash pay client, many midwives charge far less than what you would pay in a hospital. With the rising costs of insurances, co-pays, and deductibles, my fee is frequently less than what many people would have to pay …
April is Cesarean Awareness Month. As a Cesarean mom, this is a topic near to my heart. While Cesareans are overdone in the United States, it can be a very necessary and life saving surgery. As many as 1/3 of American women undergo major surgery to birth their babies every year. You can read more …
My oldest son was born when I was 18. I lived in a small town in the middle of the California desert. While I knew of home birth and midwives because of my mom’s experiences, we were at least 2 1/2 hours from the nearest one. We had only two obstetricians locally. Both were older …
Today’s guest post is by Emily Graham from Mighty Moms. As a budget conscious mom with many of my clients also on a budget, I was thrilled when Emily contacted me about doing this post. Read what Emily has to say about pregnancy and having a new baby on a budget. They say having a …
I first heard about postpartum depression when I was 20. My friend’s sister had recently had a baby and was suffering from it pretty badly. I would go to hang out at his house and his sister was almost always there. Her husband would drop her and the kids off at her mom’s house on …
Disclaimer – I did receive this book for free in exchange for my review. However I am not being compensated for this review and it is my own opinion. When I first heard about the books Real Food for Pregnancy and Real Food for Gestational Diabetes by Lily Nichols RDN, CDE, I was …
One of the special things about being a midwife is getting to work with couples. I love watching that special bond between a couple. I may see it during prenatal visits when they are sitting across from me while telling a story. It really shows up during the birthing process. We love involving dads and …
