The Midwives Of New Jersey
Serving Women, Honoring Birth
We have milk in our blood! That continues to fascinate me after many years of being a Midwife and Lactation consultant. Not only is it delicious for babies, it is the PERFECT food for babies’ lifelong health. The Amazing H.M.O. (Human Milk Oligosaccharides) There has been much research into the complexities of human milk but …
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 …
Fear and the Human Body Fear has a huge impact on the normal (physiologic) processes of the human body; so it only makes sense that fear would have an impact on childbirth. Something that scares us activates our “fight or flight” system in our body. When you are afraid, it is hard to concentrate and …
Language and Labels Parents today are inundated by a lot of language about birth, breastfeeding, and parenting. While knowledge is power, a little bit of research or dipping your toes into online parenting groups quickly reveals a whole new world: nursing in public and #brelfies, attachment parenting and baby- wearing, baby carriers, sleep training and cosleeping, …
Knowledge is Power This Evidence-based care video series is a great video to share with your families and friends to help them understand the impact of their choices on the outcomes of their pregnancies and births. Rebecca Dekker explains the different types of obstetric care providers and different choices in birth settings. This is very …
Beginnings, How I met Christina I first met Christina Garlewicz 9 years ago when she transferred into our practice at the end of her first pregnancy. I caught her first 2 waterbabies 2 years apart. Not long after her second birth, Christina came to me and volunteered to help the midwives with any projects we …
Your Miscarriage Matters “If it’s going to happen, there’s nothing you can do to stop it”. What do you mean there’s nothing I can do. This is my child we’re talking about here; my job is to do anything and everything I can possibly do to stop it. We had just barely came down from …
Your baby sleeps all night. Yay! But getting to sleep all night for the first time after your baby’s birth can come with a few negatives. First is the strike of fear that sends you running from your bed to the baby’s to check that she is alright. Then are the painful, engorged breasts that …
Postpartum Planning, Life With a New Baby If you are about to add a new baby to your family whether it’s your first or subsequent baby, it is a really good idea to start planning your postpartum care now to ensure that the first weeks with your new baby are less stressful. Many moms who …
Why Your First Birth Matters If you are expecting your first birth and labor, you have a strong possibility of having a surgical delivery. More than 1 in 3 women in New Jersey can expect to deliver their babies in an operating room. There is nothing wrong with cesarean section in and of itself. Cesareans …
Between the parties and gatherings, shopping, cooking, and baking, the holidays can be really overwhelming. Through all the hustle and bustle, we often push our self-care and healthy routines to the side and run on adrenaline. It doesn’t have to be that way! There are simple things you can do each and every day to …
The density of breast tissue is now being recognized as a risk factor for developing breast cancer. Women with dense, and especially those with very dense, breast tissue have an increased risk of developing cancer of the breast. The more disturbing fact is that breast cancer is much more difficult to detect with routine mammogram …
Here is one mom’s story of letting her baby go from nursing. It is a rollercoaster of emotions. Remember to embrace the memories of nursing, but also remember to embrace your child’s journey into independence! In my last blog post (http://womenswellnessnj.com/one-mamas-breastfeeding-journey/), I talked about the gentle weaning of my two year old. Since writing that …
