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Strategies for Alleviating Post-Partum Pain with Episiotomy and Perineal Tearing

April 23rd, 2009 Posted by Isa Herrera in Midwife Q & AComments »

Q: Seventeen months ago I gave birth to my daughter via natural childbirth in a hospital.  It was a great experience, but I ended up receiving a small pressure episiotomy, ... Continue reading this post...

Does a Prior Premature Birth Mean I Can’t Have a Natural Birth?

April 20th, 2009 Posted by Eden G. Fromberg, DO, FACOOG, DABHM in Midwife Q & AComments »

Q: My daughter was born almost 8 years ago in a hospital. I had wanted a natural-as-possible birth but in the heat of the moment I consented pain relief and ... Continue reading this post...

Irregular Periods and Breastfeeding

April 20th, 2009 Posted by Carolyn Havens Niemann, CNM, MSN in Midwife Q & AComments »

 Q: I am currently breastfeeding my 9-month old son. I got my first period back in January and then again in February but it hasn't come again for March or ... Continue reading this post...

Midwife Q & A

April 19th, 2009 Posted by Maria Iorillo, CPM in Midwife Q & AComments »

Q: How soon before I get pregnant should I consult with a midwife for care? I want to deliver at home, but I live in an apartment.  What are my options if ... Continue reading this post...

Is Homebirth Possible with a Metal Plate Fusing the Pelvis?

April 14th, 2009 Posted by Eden G. Fromberg, DO, FACOOG, DABHM in Midwife Q & AComments »

Q: I just found out I'm pregnant and would love to do a home water birth with a midwife, however, I have a metal plate across the front of my pelvis (where ... Continue reading this post...

Options for Breech Baby

March 30th, 2009 Posted by Hilary Prager, CNM, MPH in Midwife Q & A1 Comment »

Q:  My best friend is getting ready to have her fourth child.  She is just in her 35 week and found out the baby is breech.  She sees an ob ... Continue reading this post...

Am I still “low risk”?

March 30th, 2009 Posted by Eden G. Fromberg, DO, FACOOG, DABHM in Midwife Q & AComments »

Q:  I recently passed out, fell, and hit my head so hard that I suffered a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage from the impact of the fall - all 5 of my ... Continue reading this post...

Physical Therapy for Pre-Natal and Post-Partum Women

March 26th, 2009 Posted by Isa Herrera in Midwife Q & A, MiscellaneousComments »

I am very excited to be a part of this amazing blog and great resource for spreading information that so many women need to know. I thought I would start ... Continue reading this post...

How can high risk moms achieve a “natural birth”?

March 16th, 2009 Posted by Elan McAllister in Midwife Q & AComments »

Q: Hi, I am a 32 year old woman, pregnant with my second child. I have well controlled diabetes (type 2) and thus am considered high risk. What are my ... Continue reading this post...

Midwife Q&A: Group B Strep

March 13th, 2009 Posted by Hilary Prager, CNM, MPH in Midwife Q & AComments »

Q: Thank you for taking the time read my question.  My second was a planned homebirth with a CNM, it was a wonderful experience, except that my baby was born ... Continue reading this post...