The Midwives Of New Jersey
Serving Women, Honoring Birth
Although the benefits and risks of vaginal birth versus cesarean birth are part of the Midwives of New Jersey’s everyday life, we recognize that most of the world never considers that they have a choice. They believe cesarean is performed only when absolutely necessary and that the complications of a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC) …
The holidays are closely approaching, and the Midwives of New Jersey are gearing up for a busy month with lots of babies expected in the month of December. This is a wonderful time of the year to appreciate and enjoy family, friends and of course food! This season welcomes us with sweet temptations throughout our …
Cold and flu season is officially upon us. With a busy schedule knocking down your door, there is no time to be sick or to have sick children! The flu vaccine (also known as the flu shot) can be controversial. Alternatively, you can avoid getting sick this year by eating the right foods and including …
Barbara Harper from Waterbirth International wrote this blog regarding ACOG’s recently published opinion on Water Immersion and Birth in a blog on the website Science and Sensibility. I am relieved to find that Barbara finds this opinion more favorable than the ACOG Opinion from 2014. Morristown Medical Center, Positive Waterbirth Data Since 2008 Morristown Medical …
What is Chlorella? The Midwives of New Jersey currently recommend Chlorella vulgaris for several different purposes. Chlorella is a single-celled freshwater microalga loaded with large quantities of bioavailable vitamins and minerals, including folate, vitamin B-12, iron, potassium, selenium, magnesium, zinc, and calcium. The health benefits of chlorella include natural detoxification, digestive health, immune function, inflammation …
As featured in the Madison Patch FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Midwives of New Jersey Grand Opening: A Celebration of Their 2nd Location in Madison, NJ Madison, New Jersey – October 11th, 2016 – The Midwives of New Jersey celebrated the opening of their second location in Madison, New Jersey at 250 A Main Street by …
As a new mom, I felt excited yet overwhelmed by my new sense of responsibility. The realization that I now had to make big decisions for my child was a bit daunting. I desired to have the information and support to know what is best for my family while having the means to talk with …
Hackettstown Regional Medical Center closed its Obstetric unit on 651 Willow Grove Road in Hackettstown, NJ after more than 40 years of operation. I think that is unfortunate for the people in Hackettstown and the surrounding areas because the nearest Labor and Delivery Units are Newton Medical Center, Hunterdon Medical Center, Saint Clare’s Health System …
If you were unable to attend the Improving Birth Rally on Labor Day, we are publishing Lisa Lederer’s speech. Lisa Lederer’s Speech at the Labor Day Improving Birth Rally, Madison NJ Hi everyone. Thank you so much for taking time at this busy time of year to attend this very important event. The Midwives of …
At 9 months pregnant, most of my thoughts were on my upcoming birth. When would I go into labor? Would it all go according to plan? The rest of my thoughts were on not being pregnant anymore, especially when I got up to use the bathroom for the tenth time that night or when even …
Did you know that 9 out of 10 women in the U.S. receive maternity care that increases, rather than decreases, risks of harm to themselves and their babies? Most people have no idea that U.S. maternity care practices are in crisis – decades behind what science says is best for moms and babies. Many women …
Disclaimer: The purpose of this blog is to educate and inform pregnant women in New Jersey. It is not intended to create a vaccine debate and we will delete any comments that are anything but supportive to our client and her family. The time-honored rule of avoiding any potential toxic exposure that might interfere with …
We are at a pivotal point in time. Women are beginning to recognize that much of the care they are provided during pregnancy and childbirth is not only unnecessary, but often harmful. They are beginning to understand that their babies are NOT better off for the medicalization of the birth process and now their own …
Preparing for this year’s summer vacation had me completely overwhelmed. How were we going to drive with a 3, 5 and 7 year old from New Jersey to Disney World in Orlando, Florida? We truly value family time, but could we really survive 18 hours together in a car during the heat of the summer? …
On February 26th, the Midwives of New Jersey, the foremost experts in waterbirth in New Jersey, received an email saying that Lead had been found in Morristown Medical Center’s water supply. In response, the hospital had made the decision that, for the safety of the clients and their babies, there would be no water immersion …
Surviving Pregnancy – the Dreaded 1st Trimester Oh the excitement that follows a positive pregnancy test! A family bubbles over with the anticipation of adding a new baby to their family. But soon after these feelings of joy, the dreaded symptoms of pregnancy set in…nausea, vomiting, headaches, constipation, cramping, heartburn, and insomnia (just to name …
Midwifery Care Is Critical The world needs Midwives! New Jersey needs Midwives! Madison and Hackettstown need Midwives! In this short video describing a journal series about Midwifery in the renowned medical journal The Lancet you will hear that Midwifery is the known solution to the abysmal maternity outcomes throughout the world! It even goes so …
