In my writings, and perhaps those of others, you may have seen the term physiologic birth. In order to understand why I choose to use this term and how to provide support for a physiologic birth, I thought it might … Read More
Is it safe to eat and drink in labor? Current research says yes, it is! Nourishing mothers during labor is very important. However, the medical model of care and the midwifery model of care differ greatly in their practices on … Read More
The Benefits of Delayed Cord Clamping There are so many benefits to delayed cord clamping. Here is a list of benefits from numerous sources. From “Midwife Thinking: The Placenta Essential Resuscitation Equipment” by Dr. Rachel Reed Allows fetal blood that … Read More
In the midwifery model of care, movement is an important part of labor, and movement in labor is seen as a beneficial way to allow the mother to participate in her labor.
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