Recently, I have become aware that the powers that be in the Obstetric world, ACOG, have decided that women should not be allowed to birth their …
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A New Perspective
As I sit here on this Saturday morning, I have mixed feelings. Today is the day I have been anticipating since December. Today is the day I …
We Are All Guilty
We are all guilty of it as women. How many hours did the baby sleep last night? How many hours did you sleep last night? So do you have a …
Do You Fear Birth?
Imagine if from a young age, you were taught that you were strong, capable and powerful beyond measure….. What if you were taught that you were …
The Hands of a Midwife Poem
I love this poem as it acutely describes the work we do as midwives. Hands These are my hands Through these hands I have come to see the …
What is the Leading Cause of Maternal Death in the US?
http://www.hackensackumc.org/cap/ Hackensack University Medical Center has opened a Center for Abnormal Placentation. I am sure that most …
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Waterbirth to Remain at Morristown Medical Center
Women defend right to Waterbirth It's letters like these that have a tremendous impact on natural childbirth and women's health. Waterbirth …
Patience Urged to Reduce C-Section Rate
The Overuse of C-section With nearly 1 out of 3 births resulting in a C-Section, ACOG and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine recently …
The Midwives of New Jersey Are Hiring!
The Midwives of New Jersey are always interested in speaking with Midwives with a commitment to providing excellent healthcare to women about …
Midwives of New Jersey, Waterbirth
Waterbirth information, facts and waterbirth photos and videos from clients at our practice. https://youtu.be/PoIXrkibW9s …
Is Massage Safe in Pregnancy?
I often hear people ask, "Is massage safe during pregnancy?" Yes, yes, yes! Massage not only is safe during pregnancy, but it also has many …
The Midwives of NJ now offering Birth Center Care!!
Nothing could be more encouraging than to hear that women around the country are opting for the prenatal care they desire and deserve! An …
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Eventually, most of us will ask ourselves: should I (or even can I?) stay home with my kids or should I (do I need to) go back to work? Many of …
Study finds that patience leads to better birth outcomes
Patience is a virtue and it also leads to better birth outcomes. Modern obstetrics needs to be cognizant of its interference in a normal …
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The Best Birth for Mom and Baby
For real people making real choices, let’s open up the discussion with compassion instead of trying to choke it to death. Transparency and …
Study Suggests Misplaced Fears in Longer Childbirths
A finding that epidurals are associated with a longer duration in the second stage of labor indicates that doctors might need to wait more time …
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Epigenetics Event: Why you should join us – Video
Here is a video we made with a little more insight into the benefits of joining us for this event. Register here for the …
Healthier Pregnancies, Healthier Babies
The Midwives of New Jersey are working hard to increase awareness about the effect that healthful living during pregnancy has on a babies …
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