Tag: midwife
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Reclaiming Your Birth Experience
Let’s have a quick fact lesson about birth in the modern world, particularly in the United States. What if I told you that nearly 75% of hospital births were medicated, (a.k.a. Epidurals and/or Spinal Blocks), and of those epidurals, 20% resulted in a cesarean (C-Section)? Let’s talk about inductions, did you know that over 30%…
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What to Know for a Cesarean Birth
April is cesarean awareness month, also known as C-section awareness month, so let’s shed some light on a very common birth option particularly in the western world. I want to empower you mama’s out there to know before they cut, and make an informed decision about the kind of childbirth experience you hope to have.…
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Demystifying Prenatal Yoga
You might be asking yourself is prenatal yoga for me? 100% YES! These are some common statements that I like to call myths I get from soon-to-be mama’s who are exploring their wellness options. Common Myths: You might find yourself falling into one of these schools of thought, but there’s power in knowledge, so here…
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Call the Midwife!
Finding out you’re pregnant is the most exciting feeling especially for first time moms. Your eight week appointment can’t come soon enough, so you can confirm with your doctor, but then you have a big decision to make. Do you stick with your current care provider, or dare I say it, step out on faith…
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