The term “baby catcher” refers to the humble philosophy of midwives that it is the mother who actually delivers her baby, and her midwife is simply there to catch it. And I’ll be the first to admit, when I first heard the word “midwife,” it brought to mind an image of a woman with a little black bag approaching a cabin in the backwoods to catch a baby. But that’s not the … [Read more...] about Modern midwives: Everything you need to know
Genius tips to survive the last trimester of pregnancy
Tired of being tired? And of people asking you when you’re going to “pop”? What about all the questions – and inevitable stories – about labor? Everyone has to add their two cents about whether you should go the epidural route and about how long the pain lasts. There’s no sugarcoating it: The ninth month of pregnancy is like the other eight rolled into one. This is when … [Read more...] about Genius tips to survive the last trimester of pregnancy
5 moms you meet on message boards
As anyone who’s ever mustered the courage to post a question on a message board knows, moms can be judgmental and downright mean. Over time, I have met some amazingly supportive moms. But there can also be a nasty side to mothers online. Whether it’s a controversy over SAHM vs. WOHM, or the benefits of breastfeeding vs. the evils of formula, there’s always a brouhaha brewing … [Read more...] about 5 moms you meet on message boards
What to expect: tests during pregnancy
Many patients come to me when they first find out they’re pregnant and ask, “Do I have to take all the tests?” As part of routine prenatal care, several lab tests are suggested for all women, which can find conditions that can increase the risk of complications for mom and baby. So the answer to that question is no, you don’t have to do anything but, I highly recommend it. Life … [Read more...] about What to expect: tests during pregnancy
Do you have powerful mom intuition now that you’re pregnant?
Ask a group of moms if they’ve ever had sixth sense about their child and you’ll be flooded with eerie examples and jaw-dropping anecdotes. Like the newly pregnant mom who had a dream about a co-worker telling her she was having a boy—and nine months later she did. Or the third-trimester mom who just knew in her gut that her fetus was in breech position despite her … [Read more...] about Do you have powerful mom intuition now that you’re pregnant?