The Definition of a Doula The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and …
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Spotlight on Midwifery: Webinar Series
The Midwives of NJ created NJ Symposium for Physiologic birth as part of our commitment to educate on and elevate evidenced-based, physiologic …
Black History Month and the Importance of Black Midwives
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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Urgent We Need Your Help to Support Homebirth in NJ!
Please download the sample letter below. Personalize it and send to the government officials listed. Your voice WILL make change. Sample …
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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 …
Natural Delivery of Large Babies?
We had a huge Facebook response to a birth announcement recently. We posted that one of our clients had delivered her 10 ½ pound waterbaby …
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 …
Two New Worlds – Mama Midwife, Kaitlyn’s Blog
I Started My Midwifery Career Pregnant I literally accepted a position at Midwives of New Jersey and conceived at the same time. I was …
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” …
Becoming Mama Midwife
Ok world…I am ready. I am ready to become a midwife. I am ready to be a mom. But is being ready all that it takes? In the past few years, I …
Mama Midwife, Kaitlyn’s Blog
Start a blog? About the realities of motherhood intermixed with midwifery and midwifery complicated by motherhood. Both are a calling on my …
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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