I met my friend Erin when she took birth classes in Bowie, MD last year. Erin is an acupuncturist and I asked her to share some ways that she helps women. I am especially intrigued by acupuncture as fertility treatment because I have had two couples who went through serious medical treatments, were about to […]
Zika Virus: Getting Pregnant in 2016
The Zika Virus The Zika virus is transmitted by a certain type of mosquito (Aedes aegypti). There are some reports that perhaps it can be transmitted sexually, but it is unlikely and, like many aspects Zika, unconfirmed. In about 80% of cases there are no noticeable symptoms of infection. When a person does become sick [...]
6 Things Overheard at Midwife Parties
When I'm around midwives at parties, workshops and conferences, I listen. Here's what they're saying about you. 1. Girl, poop is not even a thing. Everyone's worried about pooping, and it happens. It's still poop, but it's so common that it loses a lot of its shock value in birth. Yeah, it's preferable that there's [...]
Maryland Birth Places Chart
See the full size hospital and birth center chart. Though your own care provider matters the most, the birth place can also have a significant impact on how your birth turns out. Many hospitals have policies requiring certain interventions or prohibiting certain types of birth. Some hospitals ban VBAC or waterbirth, for example. It’s good [...]
5 Steps to Dealing with Transition
Everyone knows that transitions are hard. Moving, changing jobs, getting married, having a baby, losing a loved one, ending a relationship, starting a new school, a new diet, a new parenting technique. Your body knows that transitions are hard and initiates your usual stress response. Muscle tightness, increased adrenaline, anxious thoughts. What if it doesn't work? [...]
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