The Midwives Of New Jersey
Serving Women, Honoring Birth
Choice in Childbirth The average American does not understand the concept of birth choice. Americans have a preconceived and honestly, often incorrect, understanding of childbirth. Childbirth is considered an unpredictable and dangerous event that should be handled like a medical emergency. As a result, women feel they are ill-equipped to make any choices about the …
The decision to have a child is a big step for a couple. Once the decision to try and get pregnant is made, they hope to get a positive pregnancy test immediately. If a few months go by without a positive pregnancy test, many couples grow anxious and start wondering what is wrong. Trying to Get …
Happy Mother’s Day! Mother’s Day is a big deal for the Midwives of New Jersey. Mothers are our passion. What is important to them is important to us – their health, their children’s health and their right to make decisions for themselves and their children (autonomy). The Midwives of New Jersey along with the American …
I admit, I feel a little fruity sometimes when I talk to my birth class mamas about their relationship with labor pain. Like, no, I would like to permanently break up with pain and throw its old t-shirts out of my second-story window. Maybe even key its car. And during labor, that goes at least …
While perusing the internet today, I came across the article The Fifth Trimester: When New Moms Return to Work and was immediately intrigued. In my last blog, 6 Tips for The Fourth Trimester , I wrote about some personal tips that helped me during those precious first few months of motherhood. Now that I’ve been back …
The Midwives of New Jersey – Offering Midwifery Care in Hackettstown, Madison and Hoboken The Midwives of New Jersey are stretching all the way across New Jersey from Hackettstown to Madison to Hoboken. This is the result of lots of hard work and dedication on the part of our whole team. We recently traveled to …
Our American culture still promotes the idea that a pregnant woman can eat as much food as she wants and should satisfy every craving she feels because the baby needs it. Consider the following points when making food choices for the next 9 months and to avoid excessive pregnancy weight gain. It Isn’t How Much …
Pregnant and Overweight? A New Study says Midwives are a Good Choice for YOU! Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women’s Health January/February 2017 titled, Labor Intervention and Outcomes in Women Who Are Nulliparous and Obese: Comparison of Nurse-Midwife to Obstetrician Intrapartum Care. Authors: Nicole S. Carlson CNM, PhD, Elizabeth J. Corwin PhD, Nancy K. Lowe CNM, PhD. Midwives are shown …
Getting out of the house with little ones in the morning can be a battle in itself. Putting together a healthy, quick breakfast before school is an added challenge. Many families have fallen into the unhealthy habit of processed cereals or frozen waffles. Here are 5 quick, easy and healthy breakfasts that your children can …
Krystina Friedlander recently wrote a blog that clearly shows the direction in which ACOG is moving these days. The position statements and opinions of this influential organization are showing a greater understanding of the need to change the way we are caring for women during pregnancy, birth and early parenting. The ACOG Articles are Listed Below: …
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Obstetric practice released a Committee Opinion called Approaches to Limit Intervention During Labor and Birth this month. ACOG’s Well-Written, Evidence-Based Paper Encourages Obstetric Providers to: ACOG is essentially telling the doctors and some medically-minded Midwives to practice like MIDWIVES. The Midwifery Model of Care fully recognizes …
Is breastmilk the perfect food for a baby? Yes. Does breastfeeding provide benefits for both mom and baby? Absolutely. Is breastfeeding easy? Not one bit. I would know since I have three daughters. I failed miserably breastfeeding my older girls. As a new mom you deliver this perfect child and think that was the hardest …
The Hindbrain, Key to Getting into the “Birth Zone” When the Midwives of New Jersey teach our Birth Classes every Wednesday afternoon, we discuss the importance of turning off your fore-brain, or neo-cortex. We understand that this is easier said than done but all Midwives have seen women fully in their “zone” (aka Hindbrain) and …
If you’re expecting (or hoping to be soon), you may be hearing the word Midwife — and you might also wonder: “Isn’t that, like, something from medieval times?” You’re not wrong that midwifery has ancient roots. Many People Associate the word Midwife With: Instead Of: Midwives are modern healthcare professionals — highly trained, certified in …
Have you ever imagined a really cool project for yourself but your busy life kept it on the back burner? Most mothers would say this is the story of their lives! The daily grind, whether you are a stay-at-home mom or working mom, can keep you from expressing yourself creatively. Try to scrounge up a …
As the holidays approach, we often wonder, “What can I give the people I love to really express that I care for them?” We want to find something unique, practical, something that shows our love and appreciation. Oftentimes the gifts we give and receive only offer short-term benefits such as a piece of clothing, a …
It is the most wonderful time of the year, but among all the family and friend celebrations, there can be a rather large price tag attached! In fact, 6 of 10 adults suffer from stress and anxiety during and after the holiday season. As a result, muscle tension becomes more persistent. Symptoms associated with holiday …
The holidays are an exciting time for all of us…a time to celebrate with family and friends, warm fires, delicious food and drink and many holiday parties. However, if you have a new baby it can feel extremely overwhelming. It may seem like you just got your little one to follow a sleep schedule, and …
