Midwife Monday

What NOT to Say to Pregnant People

Open mouth, insert foot, leg, butt, and all your nonsense. Sometimes hushing it up is the best policy. Listen in for some common sense ways to talk and NOT talk to pregnant folks.

Show the world your BUM! Breech is Normal

When did we learn to fear variations in normal? Like Breech...We know...come listen and find out how the art of breech birth is slowly vanishing.

Aging is Normal; What's it look like?

Our culture frowns at aging. Everyone ages. EVERYONE! So let's unpack that a bit. What might aging look like for you and why.

Pelvic Floor

The glorious Pelvic Floor. May we know it and love it.

Informed Consent

Saying no is hard in your normal day to day life. Add in the stress of not feeling well and it's a recipe for a YES FEST.

Placenta Traditions

The way we feel about the Placenta is culturally based. It's time for a change.

What's an Induction Look Like?

Lots of options: do you know them?

Sperm Matters

Let's get a little nerdy! Epigenetics and Sperm.....How can they both affect your pregnancy and baby?

Post Partum Depression

We live in a culture that fails women and families when we look at mental health. We don’t understand it. We aren’t listened to. We don’t know what to do. Let’s unpack that.

Birth Models of Care

Period Poverty

Menstruation and PP bleeding products are not readily available for all. WHY???

Normal Birth and Length of Labor... What Up With That?

New Well Woman/Pap Guidelines

Immediate Postpartum: What You Can and Should Expect

Cryptic Birth

The phenomenon of cryptic pregnancy has become sensationalized on media, but for some it is a real occurrence. What is it?

Evidence or Provider Preference

When providers do what they do are they following research and what the evidence points to? OR their own preference? Hmmmm

Code of Conduct for Birth

There is a recipe for “good and appropriate” behavior when in the birthing space...a code of conduct.

Unassisted or Free Birth

Exploring the world of unassisted birth can be polarizing. Perhaps a friendly conversation could help?

The Partner's Experience

What does the partner experience? Why don’t we focus on that as well? Birth is about growing a family and it should revolve around the partnership when appropriate.

VBAC- Your Best Odds

We know that Vaginal Birth after Cesareans are a good option and evidence based. We also know it isn't happening as often as it should. Why is that? Let's unpack the ways to the best odds for success.

Plus Size Pregnancy

Being plus size is not usually a true risk in pregnancy. So why is that said? And how can you know if your provider is good support for you?

Comfort Measures in Labor

Just that. How can you get more comfortable in labor?

Ceremonies and Celebrations for Changing Bodies

Moon Parties? Blessingways? It is time to celebrate beautiful milestones in your life, but first what are those?

Cesarean Sections Why or Why Not

Sometimes operative birth is needed, but not always. Join us as we discuss the whys and why not to c-sections.

Pleasurable Birth

What if birth could be "pleasurable". Join your favorite two midwives as they open up about birth and pleasure.

Midwife Mythbusters

Believe us! there are major myths out there. Let's burst their bubbles together.

Queefs, Odor, Discharge

Ready to laugh while you learn? Let's unpack the many ways our vaginas talk to us.

Transitions in Labor

Labor has beautiful moving parts. Let's take a trip to transition and uncover what that typically looks like.

Covid-19, Vaccine Guidelines in Pregnancy

Information is all over the place. Perhaps we can have an adult conversation about what the data is saying.

Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Pieces of a Woman, Reviewed

Pregnancy and infant loss is hard. LOSS of any kind is hard. Let's discuss the film and realities of loss.