Reflections: 9 years of midwifery
Holistic Maternity was established in 2012 and the 5 year anniversary got me reflecting over the incredible experience of being a part of...
New mothers share a core value: we want the very best for our babies
I want to talk a little bit today about the tendency to scrutinize each other’s parenting choices. This piece is to encourage an attitude...
When Fear Enters the Birth Room
I love the Birth Without Fear movement. I share the belief that our culture is too easily led by fears into a practice of numbing our...
Preparing your home for birth
During the final weeks of pregnancy you will want to arrange your home in a way that is pleasing to you and also that provides space for...
Supporting your daughter at her home birth: tips for grandmothers-to-be.
art by Claudia Tremblay https://www.etsy.com/listing/95024213/mother-and-daughter-our-walk-art-print Attending a home birth in a...
How do you clean the birth pool?
Our professional, hosptial grade birthing pool comes with thick industrial single-use liners. The liner thoroughly covers all parts of...
What if the cord is around my baby's neck?
This is a common question! Umbilical cords are tangled around babies quite often. I see this about 40% of the time in my own practice. ...
What is a Florida Licensed Midwife?
A Florida Licensed Midwife is a graduate of a Florida mandated and regulated academic program, consisting of 9 semesters in three years....
Labyrinth
Labyrinth as a metaphor for a woman's birth journey is the highest and closest exploration of the true nature of childbirth. Not only...
Fetoscope
I love this alternative to using the doppler. This way I can get an accurate heart rate of baby, with out inadvertantly increasing his...
