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About Maria Iorillo, CPM
Maria Iorillo is a California Licensed Midwife (LM) as well as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). She has been in practice since 1986. She has served on the Board of Directors of the California Association of Midwives and the Midwives Alliance of North America. Having given birth at home herself, Maria knows the path that lies ahead. Maria feels honored to attend the birth of a child, always feeling that it is a very special invitation to a private celebration. She suspects that her highest appreciation of spirituality emerges from the repeated witnessing of miracles.
Posts by Maria Iorillo
How can I get Kaiser to pay for home birth?
Thursday, October 9th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Midwife Q & A ⋅ 1 Comment »
Q: First of all thank you for your dedication to this cause. The movie elucidated the great work midwives do and it only solidified my desire to have a ... Continue reading this post...Vasalva who?
Sunday, September 28th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Midwife Q & A ⋅ 1 Comment »
Q:I'm 25-weeks pregnant and am getting concerned about my midwife's views on delivery. Let me first explain that I was initially ecstatic when I found out that my health insurance ... Continue reading this post...I think you can FEEL what is wrong with the American Maternity system
Thursday, September 25th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Midwife Q & A ⋅ Comments »
Q: Hello, I have such anger towards hospitals and the way they treat child birth. In just 2 years, 5 of my friends/family have given birth...not a one was a ... Continue reading this post...OK to Plan Home Birth 45 Minutes from Hospital?
Thursday, August 14th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Midwife Q & A, Responses to the Film ⋅ Comments »
Q: I am planning on trying to get pregnant in the next 6 months and I expressed a fear of labor to a close friend of mine. She recommended that ... Continue reading this post...Is HBAC possible?
Friday, August 8th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Home Birth, Midwife Q & A, VBAC ⋅ 2 Comments »
Q: I had to have an emergancy cesarian in October 2007. My baby's heart rate dropped dangeriously low, I believe because of the pitocin and the epidural. Both times they ... Continue reading this post...Certified Professional Midwives in the United States Issue Brief
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Miscellaneous ⋅ Comments »
Certified Professional Midwives in the United States Issue ... Continue reading this post...What is the current perspective on delivering twins at home?
Saturday, July 26th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Home Birth, Midwife Q & A ⋅ Comments »
Q: What is the current perspective on delivering twins at home? A: First of all, check this out: Inspirational video for multiples moms This is one of the most inspiring and moving ... Continue reading this post...I recently had a C-section and with the next pregnancy I would like a VBAC.
Thursday, July 24th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Midwife Q & A, VBAC ⋅ Comments »
Q: I recently had a C-section (since I have a hospital and ob/gyn phobia) and with the next pregnancy I would like a VBAC. Can you provide a ... Continue reading this post...Welcome to the Blogosphere!
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Miscellaneous ⋅ Comments »
The Business of Being Born— Welcome to the blogosphere! You’ll be saying “Birth Bloggers Unite!” in no time! You’ll be blogging for food before you can even spell your day ... Continue reading this post...I’m being seen by a high-risk OB. Is midwifery care an option for me?
Monday, July 14th, 2008 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Midwife Q & A ⋅ Comments »
Q: I'm already being seen by a high-risk OB. I have a history of miscarraiges, pre-eclempsia and PIH, I'm a Type II diabetic and have a cerclage. The more I ... Continue reading this post...