The Midwives Of New Jersey
Serving Women, Honoring Birth
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: …
The Hindbrain, Key to Getting into the “Birth Zone” When the Midwives of New Jersey teach our Birth Classes every Wednesday afternoon, we discuss the importance of turning off your fore-brain, or neo-cortex. We understand that this is easier said than done but all Midwives have seen women fully in their “zone” (aka Hindbrain) and …
For many people the word Midwife fits in with this group: Instead of this Group: Because Midwives have been around so long, considerably longer than Nurses or Doctors, our name sounds a little Medieval. But if we were to change our name, we would lose our historical identity as one of the OLDEST and might …
Cold and flu season is officially upon us. With a busy schedule knocking down your door, there is no time to be sick or to have sick children! The flu vaccine (also known as the flu shot) can be controversial. Alternatively, you can avoid getting sick this year by eating the right foods and including …
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 …
If you were unable to attend the Improving Birth Rally on Labor Day, we are publishing Lisa Lederer’s speech. Lisa Lederer’s Speech at the Labor Day Improving Birth Rally, Madison NJ Hi everyone. Thank you so much for taking time at this busy time of year to attend this very important event. The Midwives of …
