Navigating pregnancy is filled with excitement and a healthy dose of questions. If you’re expecting, you might find yourself asking if you really need a childbirth class. Keep reading to learn more about why a childbirth class can be a meaningful part of your preparation, how it pairs naturally with working with a midwife in …
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New stats are out and they’re glowing regarding the amazing benefits of out of hospital birth (home birth especially)! Enjoy this awesome breakdown from my student Lauren Blease who will be joining Mountain Miracles Midwifery, Inc. as a nurse-midwife in the fall! Lauren did her final Master’s project on the safety of home birth and …
Our society is undoubtedly plagued by fear. We try to ignore it, pretend it’s not there but it haunts us day and night. Certainly fear can be healthy. It tells us when something is wrong or that something can cause us harm and to avoid that something. However, when does fear become something that hinders …
The question I dread most: Have you ever had a baby? I am actually surprised at how many people ask me this question. I’m not saying it’s not valid but I’d say 1 in 3 interviews I get asked this. I’m never sure what they are always looking for but I answer the question honestly, …