“Cesarean section is the most common major surgical procedure performed in the United States.” So goes the opening sentence by the Coalition for Improving Maternity Services of a lengthy expose’ outlining the statistics, truth, and informatio...
Tag: birth
Getting Plugged In
I love being a midwife. I love connecting with new mamas and mamas-to-be, beautiful with round bellies alive with the life inside. I often tell an obviously-pregnant mom I see out in public, “You look great!” or, “You’re beautiful.̶...
When Hello Becomes Goodbye
**Warning…this post is about pregnancy loss. I know this is an extremely sensitive topic, and I wanted you to be aware. But even the midwife has a story she needs to tell. Much love, Jennifer** LM was a “hand me down” client, as I teasingly c...
Guest post: The Birth of Griffin Ranger
Griffin Ranger: The Birth of Griffin Ranger: “But I truly believe the best and safest place for a woman to birth is one where she feels most comfortable. For me, I wanted to have a birth team available. Not because I didn’t think I could do this on...
Baby Danny’s Story
Yesterday I went to my Monday “job”, putting on my cleaning/nanny/organizer cap for the day. I was there long enough to grab clothes for a little one, and load the dishwasher, when my phone rang. I heard the midwife’s voice crackling through ...
Can I Help You? Please?
Please, let me make a difference. Reward my hard work with a listening ear. See my passion for what it is – genuine care for you and your baby. I’m not crazy, or fanatical. I just believe in a way to give birth that veers from society’s norm,...
What Are We Thinking
One thing I can’t apologize for, is that I’m biased. Severely. Nope, no open mind here! I’m also strongly opinionated, er, I mean, passionate about what I believe in. While I have attempted to temper that exuberance in many areas of my life, ...