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 …
Pregnancy & Birth
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 …
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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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 …
Dr. Oz on Pregnancy Myths
I love this article! Please pay close attention to the sections on Epigenetics and weight gain in pregnancy. I hope to see you at our conference …
Tips for Better Sleep During Pregnancy
Sleep Positions for Better Sleep During Pregnancy Pregnant women may sleep in whatever position is comfortable to them. You do not have to …
Baby Knows Best When Choosing Birth Day
For me, the conclusions found in the above article are simply common sense. Of course the baby is better at deciding its time of birth than we …
Preparing for the Birth of Your Baby
“Imagine if our culture told us that birth was one of the greatest things a woman might ever do. Imagine if the stories and images we were …
Study finds Babies Benefit from Prenatal Exercise!
Most pregnant women are aware that there are benefits to prenatal exercise, including: lowered chance of c-section, less weight to lose after …
New Study shows improved Outcomes For Moms who see Midwives
While a growing number of pregnant women are becoming aware of the many benefits of seeing a midwife as their primary care provider, they may …
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Client Birth Story, Ava June
Just thought we'd give you aheads up that we posted a new video to our YouTube page titled "Arrival of Ava June." You can check it out on …
We love Birth Centers!
Midwives interfere LESS with the birth process overall, so they have equal or BETTER outcomes! Check out this great …
Confessions of an Obstetrician – a must read!
This is a remarkable article written by an obstetrician! This is the kind of information and honesty women need to make safe choices for …
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