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The Midwives Of New Jersey

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Pregnancy & Birth

Baby In A Blanket

We love Birth Centers!

Jun 6, 2013 (Updated: Feb 6, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

Midwives interfere LESS with the birth process overall, so they have equal or BETTER outcomes! Check out this great article- http://www.cfah.org/hbns/2013/birthing-centers-provide-equal-or-better-deliveries#.UZ6IDj-9Kc1 Comments from the Midwives of New Jersey: “Birth centers allow midwives to practice without the interference of unnecessary hospital procedures.  The physician who comments in this article is very wrong to say that low …

Read moreWe love Birth Centers!
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Confessions of an Obstetrician – a must read!

May 26, 2013 (Updated: Feb 7, 2017) by Lisa Lederer

This is a remarkable article written by an obstetrician!  This is the kind of information and honesty women need to make safe choices for themselves and their babies! Read “Confessions of an Obstetrician”

Read moreConfessions of an Obstetrician – a must read!
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