Home births were the norm for women throughout most of history. In recent times, they’ve seen a resurgence in popularity as many women are seeking a more personal and natural experience to complete their birthing journey. But with this resurgence comes a fair share of myths and misconceptions. Today, let’s debunk a few of the… Read more »
If you’re pregnant for the first time, you’re likely already planning how the birth is going to take place. It’s an important experience and there are many variables to consider. This is not a decision to make lightly. The most important question you’ll ask yourself during this time is where the birth should take place…. Read more »
Giving birth is a seminal experience in a woman’s life. It’s a daunting task, of course, but one a mother will look back with pride for the rest of her life. Considering how rare and special the experience is and the fact that you’ll be bringing a life into the world, you will have a… Read more »
Over the past few years, more expecting mothers have been interested in giving birth naturally. Giving birth is a beautiful process and many mothers are making the switch to natural births because they want to be fully present in their experience, without the use of pain relievers and other drugs. Whether you’re planning to get… Read more »
Many woman get uncomfortable thinking of the pain associated with childbirth. Although epidurals do a great job reducing the pain, there are still many risks attached to receiving an epidural during delivery. If you’re looking for a natural, unmedicated alternative for pain relief, consider water immersion. Most hospitals avoid using any form of water therapy… Read more »
Sunday night we went to our church’s youth group meeting, It was a final goodbye to the youth pastor and he wanted to go out with a prayer and worship service. So I spent the evening losing myself in worship, getting prayed over and reconnecting with God. My relationship with God has suffered a lot… Read more »
The Birth of Violet Skye: November 3rd, 2014 It was 4:30am, 5 days before her EDD, when Laura woke to a contraction. Could this be the day? She let Michael sleep while she timed a few. They seemed to be about 5minutes apart, a minute long but very mild. She ate some breakfast and took… Read more »
I woke up to mild cramping Sunday morning September 30th around 3am; it was one day before my due date. It was a full moon, the harvest moon. I had been preparing myself for this day for 9 months and here it was there was no turning back. I was ready; I wanted to meet… Read more »
Welcome to my “offices”! As you can see, these are maybe not the typical offices you expect to find for a midwife? My “offices” are very far from the clinical environment women are used to. These are places that I try to make comfortable and safe for women during their prenatal visits with me. There… Read more »
Yesterday one of my very dear clients came for her postpartum visit. Her baby was 6 months old already, and this was the first time I was seeing her since her 2 week postpartum visit! She is a busy mama, now having 3 babies! When we first met, she was in her 5th month of… Read more »
