In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about some options you may not know about to help you round-out your self-care. None are necessary, but all may help balance and support you. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… 5 amazing ways to naturally support your pregnancy. Ways to use […]

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I talk about the testing that generally happens (blood work and cultures) in the first trimester of pregnancy. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… Why is this testing routine and who exactly is it for? What’s a prenatal panel and a CBC? Should you […]

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I explain what information is typically collected during a prenatal and why. This understanding will help you make the right decisions for you! Here are just a few of the things I discuss… Why you MUST understand what’s being “measured” and why. What numbers during your prenatal visit […]

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I do my best to break down the basics of why nutrition is so important during pregnancy. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… Basic concepts for good nutrition that just about any woman with any diet type can use. Why supplying your body with […]

In this episode of Taking Back Birth, I take a close look at how to “break the tradition” of prenatal care and get the care you actually want and need. Here are just a few of the things I discuss… Why not choosing “medical care” during pregnancy is a valid option for many women. How […]

It was one of those days when I was feeling disillusioned with birth in the “system”-it happens, and as a midwife I deal with it more than I want to. So, yes, it was one of those days when I met her. Sitting across the table from one another, just having met, and an instant […]

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.4.9″ text_font=”Cardo||||||||” text_font_size=”19px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Talking about licensing midwives lately is drawing on my patience. I do feel it is divisive among midwives and wish in many ways the discussion would cease and maybe the mothers would stand up and […]