If you have had a baby – no matter how you gave birth – chances are you could benefit from pelvic floor physical therapy. Most people who have given birth deal with urinary or fecal incontinence, pain with sex or other pelvic pain after and many suffer in silence. Pelvic …
It’s hard to believe that we are about to usher 2021 out the door and welcome 2022, but it’s happening! And the end of the year is when we make resolutions. As parents, it’s important to model setting both short and long-term goals and one way you can do that …
For some people, a career in midwifery comes about after having a transformative birth experience. For others, it comes about after working in nursing for a while and wanting to make a change. But whatever the reason, a career in midwifery is about serving pregnant people and families and it …
When you are expecting your first child, you probably expected sleepless nights and endless baby snuggles. But becoming a parent can also come with a lot of unknowns – and surprises both good and – more challenging! Most pregnant people do some planning, reading and research but there are some …
When you are learning about nursing, you probably keep seeing everyone talk about how to make MORE milk. But engorgement and oversupply of milk can also be an issue, as well. Oversupply and engorgement can be painful and frustrating – especially for people who are nursing for the first time. …
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so that makes it a great time to learn about domestic violence – and one way to do this is to know the signs. Domestic violence isn’t something that happens to other people. Each year, more than 10 million people are abused by …
Summer is over and it’s time to start looking forward to the change of seasons. Fall is a great time of year to enjoy some family fun. The weather is mostly still nice and it’s still a while until the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. So, what does …
Summer is on its way out and the kids are back in school. This can mean illness, and no one wants that. Luckily, there are some ways to try and boost your family’s immunity naturally. Disclaimer: As always, talk to your doctor about these options before trying them – he …
If you are pregnant and looking to hire a midwife, you probably are wondering if you can ask questions before making a decision. The answer is: Yes! You can! Any midwife worth their salt will be happy to answer your questions to make sure they are a good fit. So, …
When it comes to giving birth, it isn’t always easy to understand what you should and should not do and sometimes, your care provider can make you feel as if you don’t have a choice in your treatment or care. But you actually do have a choice and you are …
