Lilah’s story began seven years ago with the birth of my oldest son, Patrick. At the time, I was young and very uneducated about birth. His birth story is the story of so many others. At a prenatal appointment, I was found to be in labor. I was admitted, induced, didn’t dilate… emergency c-section. The […]

With the dawning of a New Year, many people make those all-too-familiar resolutions to work towards as the year moves forward. This year, I encourage you to expand your resolutions to include not just you, but your family as well! Better nutrition is something we all need, and making it a family goal can make […]

Name: Gail Hart Website: www.midwifeupdates.com How would you describe yourself: mother, midwife 1. What change(s) do you want to see in birth? I would like to see a better understanding of physiological birth and the benefits to both mother and baby. I think it is crucial that we begin to understand the role that interference […]

Our birth story begins just a year ago. My husband and I were attending a wedding reception for a close friend, and two couples at our table were pregnant and both planning a homebirth. The initial thought in my head was- wow, that is crazy, I listened to their discussions and did not think much […]

Pre-Conception 1. Start eating well, sleeping well and get exercise! 2. Eliminate stress as best as you can. Take time for yourself. 3. Learn about Natural Family Planning (Must Read: Taking Charge of Your Fertility) 4. Start to chart and keep track of your cycles. This information will be invaluable when you get pregnant, or […]

Monday; January 11, 2010 This Monday started off like most Mondays for me. I got off work at 7am after working a 12hr night shift on L&D. The night wasn’t particularly busy. I had one delivery that I probably won’t forget for awhile. The family was very supportive and helpful and one of the CNMs […]

I had a home birth. Yes, you heard me. I birthed a baby in my very own home. Without warming beds, IVs, bright lights and beeping machines. Some would say it was courageous. Why then, do I shy away from telling most people I meet the truth? For my first birth, medicated in the hospital, […]

After 39 weeks of hugeness, how do you get labor to get a move on? Evening primrose oil, baby dancing with the SweetMan, and… Panda Express. A LOT of it. 😉 We opt for Chinese Food on Saturday evening. Take out. We want to watch another episode of LOST (we don’t have cable, so we […]