Ask the Midwife: How can I avoid an episiotomy during birth?
“How can I avoid an episiotomy during birth?” Today an episiotomy is no longer a routine procedure – thank goodness – but is performed for cause. Some reasons include a…
TOP 10 THINGS I WISHED I HAD REALLY KNOWN!
This blog post comes from Ilham Zoughi, Founder and CEO of Duette Foodshed, and mom of two little ones. She recently participated as a panelist for our February 11 All…
Ask the Midwife: What kinds of preparations can I take for breastfeeding while I’m still pregnant?
“What kinds of preparations can I take for breastfeeding while I’m still pregnant?” Congratulations on your plan to breastfeed your child! This will probably be one of your most special…
Birth centers can give women a new choice
Michele Giordano and Nan Strauss wrote an op-ed in today’s amNY about the push to increase the number of birth centers in the state of New York. “Birth centers have…
Ask the Midwife: Can a midwife do my well-woman care?
“Can a midwife do my well-woman care after I give birth?” Yes! Midwives, who have been certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board and licensed by New York State, can…