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How to choose a support person for your birth
As your baby’s due date draws nearer, most birthing people begin to think about who they want in the room during their labor, which may last for many hours with varying circumstances. While your doctor or midwife will be present for the actual birth, if you’re giving birth in a hospital, your labor and delivery […]
Trouble Conceiving? Possible Causes and Initial Steps in Diagnosing Infertility
As many as one in five couples in the United States are affected by infertility, which is generally defined as the failure to conceive after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex when the gestational parent is under age 35, and after six months for those age 35 and older. For most, the chance of getting […]
Midwives and Midwifery Care – Frequently Asked Questions
At WHA, you can receive reproductive health, wellness and pregnancy care from both OB/GYN physicians and nurse-midwives. And while many people with ovaries have an idea of what a “gyno” does, we’d like to help you better understand what midwifery care is all about. Are all midwives the same? There are two types of midwives […]
With Women in Labor: Why and How Midwives Provide Labor Support
In times of stress and transformation, most people find the support of a trusted person to be a valuable tool. Challenges become manageable and fear can turn into determination if you are surrounded by people who believe in you and encourage you towards your goals. One time that this support is most valuable is when […]
What is a Midwife, Anyway? Understanding Modern Midwifery
Note: this article has been updated by Reb Huggins, CNM since originally written by Jabke Buesseler, CNM (now retired) in September, 2010. Most people know that midwives have something to do with delivering babies, but after that things get much fuzzier for many people. When I meet new people and tell them I’m a midwife, […]
Should I have my baby circumcised?
One of the major responsibilities of parents is to make decisions on behalf of your children. You decide what food you will offer them, what vaccines to give them and when, what movies they should/should not see and even whether they can go over to their friend’s house for the afternoon. Indeed, the list of […]
What if I go past my due date?
Pregnancy is full of anticipation, and it seems to start from the very beginning. Many patients are able to figure out their due dates immediately after their home pregnancy tests turn positive. We doctors and midwives count the days and weeks right along with you, so we can deliver the right care at the right […]
Can I Get My Hair Colored When I’m Pregnant? And Other Common Questions
Almost as soon as expectant mothers (and fathers!) confirm a pregnancy, many important questions come to mind. Is my baby healthy? Will I be a good parent? What will childbirth be like? Other questions pop up along the way. Polling family and friends and searching the internet can lead to a variety of inconsistent answers. […]
Coping with a Common Cold in Pregnancy
It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to come down with a cold at least once during their nine months of pregnancy. It’s important to take extra care to avoid exposure to viruses, but it’s often hard to avoid. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about two- thirds of women in the U.S. […]