Lignum Vitae, Wood of Life
One of our beautiful birth assistants gifted us this Lignum Vitae plant. The word “Lignum vitae” is Latin for “wood of life” due to its...
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- Oct 28, 2022
- 1 min
I'm Pregnant, Now What?
You just discovered your pregnant! Now what should you do? In our Midwives Uncut YouTube channel we discuss a few recommendations. Some...
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- Oct 7, 2022
- 2 min
Planning and Prepping for Birth
The anticipation, the patience, the planning and preparation. At the beginning your mind goes through different scenarios and tries to...
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- Jul 19, 2022
- 2 min
Ultrasounds during pregnancy
Ultrasounds during pregnancy is something that some parents are just not sure of. As Midwives, we typically do not send our clients for...
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- Jun 27, 2022
- 3 min
Why do I need a Doula?
Why do I need a Doula? My husband will be my Doula? My mom will be with me through labor so she will be my Doula. This and many more...
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- May 31, 2022
- 3 min
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is diabetes diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy (gestation). Like other types of diabetes, gestational...
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- Apr 25, 2022
- 2 min
An exhausting but rewarding field
The call comes in at 2am after a full day of clinic and tending to your family once you get home. Up you go, throw your scrubs on, grab...
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- Mar 31, 2022
- 3 min
Placentas! Unique tree of life
Do you know what your placenta is for? Well, it's a very important organ that supports the normal growth & development of your baby. The...
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- Mar 14, 2022
- 2 min
Birth Affirmations
When preparing for labor and birth many will say to read books, take childbirth classes, hire a Doula etc. This is absolutely true and...
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- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
Magical Umbilical Cord
Your baby's umbilical cord is the lifeline between you and your baby. It transports nutrients to the baby and also carries away the...
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- Feb 23, 2022
- 1 min
What does it take to become a Midwife?
What does it take to be a midwifery student? Why choose to become a Midwife and what are the obstacles some may face. We discuss the...
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- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
Can I Change Providers?
Transferring providers during pregnancy should always be an option if you do not feel safe, comfortable or secure with your provider....
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- Jan 21, 2022
- 3 min
Iron in pregnancy
The importance of good nutrients and vitamins during pregnancy is something that us Midwives are passionate about and always discussing...
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- Dec 30, 2021
- 3 min
What if there's an emergency?
People often ask us, "but what if something goes wrong"?? Or, "what happens in an emergency?" Most people have no idea what Midwives do,...
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- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
Birth Team
What exactly is your birth team? Some would argue it's your provider and their team but it's so much more than that. In fact it's...
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- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
Precipitous Births
Precipitous labor, also called rapid labor, is defined as giving birth after less than 3 hours of regular contractions. This may sound...
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- Oct 28, 2021
- 2 min
What is a Midwife?
A midwife is a health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth & birth. That is the technical definition but...
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- Oct 27, 2021
- 3 min
Why Choose a Natural Birth?
Many people wonder "Why would a person choose a natural birth?". Our response is always, "Why not?". I stumbled upon a wonderful...
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- Oct 18, 2021
- 3 min
Kids at your birth?
What age is the best age to have older siblings at a birth? In reality that answer can vary with so many factors. To start with, will you...
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- Oct 4, 2021
- 1 min
National Midwifery Week
What is a Midwife? A midwife is a health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth, birth & postpartum. That is...
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