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How to do your own research: Finding sources you can trust
part 1 of a series: research literacy for regular people Let's imagine that we are sitting together in your living room chatting over warm cups of tea. We're going over your pregnancy care options and talking through your questions. At some point, you pull out your phone - or a...
Can we afford a homebirth midwife? A practical guide for families
"We really want a home birth - but can we afford a homebirth midwife?" One of the most common questions I hear as a homebirth midwife in Massachusetts is "We really want a homebirth - but can we afford it?" It's a fair question. Gas prices and grocery prices continue...
Bonding with your baby: A midwife’s guide through intuitive pregnancy and gentle birth
Many parents wonder about bonding with their baby. Will it come naturally? Easily? How to support healthy bonding? At the time of birth, newborns are completely empathetic creatures. Up to this point in their lives, they’ve shared the body and all the emotional experiences of their mother. The separation of...
A midwife’s quick guide to herbs in pregnancy
Often clients will ask me about the safety and benefits of using herbs in pregnancy. You may feel drawn to the vitality found in herbal medicine as you go through pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Or you may wish to avoid pharmaceutical preparations for addressing health conditions or common complaints of...