The Midwives Of New Jersey
Serving Women, Honoring Birth
How do You Decide When to Have Another Baby? Of course, the first baby is the most momentous decision but if you already have children and think you are ready for another baby, there are a few things to consider. The personal decision about child spacing is influenced by many things including: Here are 10 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
I have now discovered how wonderful it is to wear my baby. I wore my older son, who is now 6, but the carrier I used was not ‘great’. My baby is now 3 months old and I have been wearing him constantly. As a working mom I want to have time to bond with …
PAY ATTENTION!! Parents’ right to make decisions for their own children are being seriously undermined in the United States of America. http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2015/01/08/375659085/can-connecticut-force-a-teenage-girl-to-undergo-chemotherapy?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20150108 My daughter recently posted the above article on my Facebook page and I felt that I should make a big deal about this. This girl did not want to suffer the effects of …
As I was reading the summer 2014 issue of Pathways to Family Wellness, I came across several articles on baby wearing. As a mom of three, I have worn all three of my children from birth through age 3. I wore them for many reasons. Hikes outside and grocery shopping were only two reasons, amongst …
Most hospitals give newborns a routine bath in the hours after birth, which may seem like a simple, risk- free courtesy. After all, babies are born a bit slimy! However, there are many reasons that the newborn bath is perhaps the most harmful of all newborn procedures. Babies begin to establish a healthy microbial population …
