February is Black History month. We, at the Midwives of New Jersey want to make space to recognize the importance of black history while also …
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Tips for Protecting Your Perineum
Protecting Your Perineum You are likely SUPER interested in having a perineum that stretches and springs back rather than one that does not …
COVID-19 Has a Formidable Foe: Vitamin D
Vitamin D is the Answer to the COVID-19 Crisis The results of a study published October 2020 in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and …
Coping with the Coronavirus Epidemic
The Virus Taking the World by Storm The new virus (SARS-CoV-2) which caused the disease Covid-19 (Coronavirus) is taking the whole world by …
Feeling Puffy? 8 Ways to Reduce Swelling In Pregnancy
Edema, swelling in extremities, is a common occurrence in pregnancy especially in the heat of summer. Women report more swelling in pregnancy …
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5 Last Minute Ways to Avoid a Cesarean Birth (Even if You are in Labor Right Now!)
5 Last Minute Ways to Avoid a Cesarean Birth 1. Carb Load in Early Labor Labor is incredibly hard work and your body needs fuel. …
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Access to Midwives
Access to Midwives This study explains that more fully and more uniformly integrating Midwifery into America’s maternity care system will …
In Defense of Normal Birth
This year, the New Jersey Symposium for Physiologic Birth focuses on how malpractice claims limit the accessibility of physiologic birth …
Avoiding Cesarean: Use Water to Manage Labor Pain
Labor is uncomfortable. Women in general are very frightened of the pain associated with labor. This fear keeps many women from even …
Pre-planning pregnancy is a good idea
Pre-planning pregnancy is a good idea Many people just find themselves pregnant one day without any prior preparation. Even if they “planned” …
Highlighting the Importance of Preconception Health
The Importance of Preconception Health The Lancet agrees with us! The Preconception health of both parents is crucial to the health of their …
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How Does Out-Of-Hospital Birth Decrease Risk of Cesarean Section?
How Does Out-Of-Hospital Birth Decrease Risk of Cesarean Section? 1. Safe, private and unobserved Sarah Buckley has said that a woman needs to …
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How Safe is Waterbirth?
Water birth safety continues to be debated by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and …
How You Fall Asleep Could Increase Stillbirth Risk
A large meta-analysis released 4/2/19 showed a clinically significant increase in stillbirth for pregnant women who routinely went to sleep on …
Best Baby Shower Gift
Best Baby Shower Gift Baby showers are an important tradition intended to equip new parents with the essentials of parenting a little …
Midwives Have the Model of Care that Brings the Best Outcomes
This Canadian study shows that low-income women and babies benefit from Midwifery care. "Across the board, in all outcomes, women were doing …
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Solving the High C-Section Rate in NJ – for Hospital Administrators, OB’s, Midwives, Nurses & Birth Workers
New Jersey - 4th Highest Cesarean Rate in the Country If you are not aware, New Jersey’s rate of cesarean birth ranks 4th highest in the …
7 Tips to De-Stress When Trying to get Pregnant
We have all heard that high-stress levels are not good for our health. But why? How does chronic stress affect your fertility and the health of …
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