The Midwives Of New Jersey
Serving Women, Honoring Birth
Waterbirth is so normal to me that I feel odd when I catch a baby on land. I realize that is not the case for most people. Families have a lot of questions about why a land mammal would choose to get into a tub of water to deliver their baby. The safety for mom …
Choice in Childbirth The average American does not understand the concept of birth choice. Americans have a preconceived and honestly, often incorrect, understanding of childbirth. Childbirth is considered an unpredictable and dangerous event that should be handled like a medical emergency. As a result, women feel they are ill-equipped to make any choices about the …
The Midwives of New Jersey – Offering Midwifery Care in Hackettstown, Madison and Hoboken The Midwives of New Jersey are stretching all the way across New Jersey from Hackettstown to Madison to Hoboken. This is the result of lots of hard work and dedication on the part of our whole team. We recently traveled to …
Krystina Friedlander recently wrote a blog that clearly shows the direction in which ACOG is moving these days. The position statements and opinions of this influential organization are showing a greater understanding of the need to change the way we are caring for women during pregnancy, birth and early parenting. The ACOG Articles are Listed Below: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Now is the time to stand against mandatory immunization. Most of us would choose certain immunizations at certain times, like during an outbreak. But we should not be forced by the government to medicate ourselves or our children. Our country’s infants are currently the largest group in our country without vaccine choice, followed by those …
Fearless Parent, Jeff Hays Films, Family Chiropractic of Lake Hopatcong, Paul Miller Automotive, the Midwives of NJ, Skyhorse Publishing, and the NJ Coalition for Vaccination Choice are proud to bring you the mind blowing new documentary film, BOUGHT, for an exclusive screening and Q&A panel discussion with several leading voices featured in the film. BOUGHT …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Midwives of New Jersey are offering $25 off off your baseline or annual Thermogram done in October. We will give you a $25 credit toward your thermogram if you refer a friend. That would be a $50 discount! What is a Thermography? …
The Midwives of New Jersey invite you to join us for a movie screening of Ricki Lake’s new movie “Breastmilk”. With unexpected humor, with an unflinching camera, with some guilt and some pain, this film takes the unusual risk of examining what breast milk truly means. We are often told that breast milk is better. Better …
The Midwives of New Jersey are always interested in speaking with Midwives with a commitment to providing excellent healthcare to women about joining our team. We hope to expand our vision for midwifery beyond our own personal practice, and to leave a legacy to the generations of Midwives to come, by teaching our model of …
Nothing could be more encouraging than to hear that women around the country are opting for the prenatal care they desire and deserve! An article released today stated that out of hospitals births are at a 37-year high and that “U.S. birthing centers increased from 170 in 2004, to nearly 2,050 in early 2013.” For me, …
Here is a video we made with a little more insight into the benefits of joining us for this event. Register here for the event.
“I don’t care, as long as the baby is healthy.” This is our response in almost all cases, even if we already have 4 daughters or 3 sons because we know that healthy children are the greatest prize in our life. And although health is a true gift from God, we cannot dismiss the impact …
You may have heard the term “Epigenetics” circulating about lately, especially if you are a client of ours here at the Midwives of New Jersey. But you may not know is exactly what it is or why it should matter to you. Most of us are familiar with the age-old nature vs. nurture debate and …
What: This must-see presentation unveils new research that demonstrates how mothers can positively shape the health and personality of their baby based on how they manage stress and nourish themselves during pregnancy. Mothers have an opportunity to create healthier, more stable mental health for their babies long-term, as well as to reduce the risk of …
We are excited to announce that we will be offering our very popular Childbirth Class Series to those in or around the Madison/Morristown New Jersey area. Our Childbirth Class approaches birth as a healthy and exciting challenge and helps couples prepare both mentally and physically for the birth of their child. This class is recommended for all expectant parents but especially first …
