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3 Reasons to Skip the Epidural
We know the top reason to choose an epidural is its amazing pain relief but do you know these other epidural facts? When you make your decision …
5 Reasons People are Traveling from New York City to Midwives of New Jersey for their Birth
We have seen a steady increase in the number of people willing to drive away from the City for their Obstetric care. At first glance, this seems …
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Natural Delivery of Large Babies?
We had a huge Instagram response to a birth announcement recently. We posted that one of our clients had delivered her 11 lb. 7 oz baby at the …
Is it Safe to Use Marijuana in Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is an uncomfortable, emotional time. There are very few truly effective remedies that are known to be very safe for the developing …
4 Reasons Why More Pregnant Women Are Switching OB Providers (It’s Not Too Late!!)
1. You Want a Personal Attention and Relationship with the Person Who will “Deliver” Your Baby When a woman becomes pregnant, she enters into …
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Is it time for another baby? Consider these 10 Things when Making your Decision
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 …
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What to Do if You Go into Labor During a Snowstorm
What if I Go into Labor During a Snowstorm? Although it really doesn’t happen very often, a pregnant person’s greatest fears when due during …
Help Us Keep Homebirth in NJ
Midwives of New Jersey Restricted from Providing Homebirth Services! This past summer, our physician consultants were restricted from providing …
Birth Trauma: It’s Time to Speak Out Against Obstetrical Violence
One of my most frequent rants and raves is the minimal standard for excellence among the Obstetrical community. They believe that as long as mom …
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Largest Waterbirth Study Proves it’s Safe for Mom and Baby (Updated)
Largest Waterbirth Study Proves it is Safe In 2017, the Midwives of New Jersey hosted the New Jersey Symposium for Physiologic Birth: 2017 The …
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Avoiding Cesarean: What is a Doula?
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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” …
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