Normalizing Abnormal
Today, I was dismayed to see yet another “autonomous” birth video shared and reshared, glorifying undisturbed birth of a baby that is clearly struggling to breathe.
Today, I was dismayed to see yet another “autonomous” birth video shared and reshared, glorifying undisturbed birth of a baby that is clearly struggling to breathe.
We live in the era of Web 2.0 and are rapidly approaching Web 3.0. This tech-speak is overwhelming for a lot of midwives, but it is necessary to understand none-the-less, so we’re going to try to decipher what this is and why it matters for you. Gone are the days of ‘putting out your shingle’
Why can labor stall? Or why can labor arrest? Let’s brainstorm some reasons…
The thing about being on the front lines of any battle is that we take the first and the most shots. And as bad as these outcomes can be, it becomes infinitely worse if the midwife’s life is also at risk because their charting is not defensive.
Tongue tie has been strongly correlated with difficulty in the process of methylation which is a side effect of having a gene alteration…
Standing at the edge of the portal between the physical and the ethereal is not for the faint of heart. We midwives hold space for people in their most vulnerable moments.
Oh that chest burn that just wouldn’t go away; what a drag for pregnant moms…I recommend some prevention, a few easy remedies, and an AVOID. Prevention: First try to avoid getting too full – so snack often, eating 6 meals not 3 every day. If you notice that spicy foods or foods that make you burp increase
Midwifery in the U.S. has a complicated history, convoluted educational paths, and varied legal status state to state. Learn more here!
Panic and fear arise in the hearts of many midwives and doctors when they think of shoulder dystocia. Learn more here!
There’s 2 kinds! These two conditions need opposite treatments, which is why sometimes techniques work and sometimes they don’t. Learn more about this here!