Natural BirthWorks

The call comes in at 2am after a full day of clinic and tending to your family once you get home. Up you go, throw your scrubs on, grab...

Do you know what your placenta is for? Well, it's a very important organ that supports the normal growth & development of your baby. The...

When preparing for labor and birth many will say to read books, take childbirth classes, hire a Doula etc. This is absolutely true and...

Your baby's umbilical cord is the lifeline between you and your baby. It transports nutrients to the baby and also carries away the...

What does it take to be a midwifery student? Why choose to become a Midwife and what are the obstacles some may face. We discuss the...

Transferring providers during pregnancy should always be an option if you do not feel safe, comfortable or secure with your provider....

The importance of good nutrients and vitamins during pregnancy is something that us Midwives are passionate about and always discussing...

People often ask us, "but what if something goes wrong"?? Or, "what happens in an emergency?" Most people have no idea what Midwives do,...

What exactly is your birth team? Some would argue it's your provider and their team but it's so much more than that. In fact it's...

Precipitous labor, also called rapid labor, is defined as giving birth after less than 3 hours of regular contractions. This may sound...

A midwife is a health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth & birth. That is the technical definition but...

Many people wonder "Why would a person choose a natural birth?". Our response is always, "Why not?". I stumbled upon a wonderful...

What age is the best age to have older siblings at a birth? In reality that answer can vary with so many factors. To start with, will you...

What is a Midwife? A midwife is a health professional who cares for mothers and newborns around childbirth, birth & postpartum. That is...

Natural unmedicated birth is beautiful and tough all at once. It takes time, hard work and sometimes lots of different traditional...

Some wonder how it's all juggled and this question has been asked , which is a great one! As Midwives it's always our goal and passion ...

You've decided you want a Midwife as your provider for your out of hospital birth. Awesome, so what does that mean? Well let's break it...

Saying goodbye at our last postpartum visit is always filled with laughs, squeals and plans to keep in touch! Our Mommas become part of...

Posterior baby's can take a long time to be born. This is because their head is now a wider diameter to fit through the pelvis. This baby...

Birth Assistants WANTED! Learn a skill that you can take with you anywhere. Become a birthworker and be taught by the best! Midwives...