Arrange consultations with the midwives who stand out to you. This meeting is your opportunity to ask questions and gauge whether they're the right fit for you. During the consultation, consider your comfort level: Do you feel at ease with them? Are they listening attentively? Do they respect your b...

When considering a home birth, it's important to assess your risks, plan for financial costs, and ensure your home is within 30 minutes of a hospital with OB and NICU services. Trusting your midwife is essential for making informed decisions, especially if unexpected complications arise. Understandi...

The practice of waterbirth has always been, to me, the equivalent of a mother choosing which position she desired to labor in. I had not realized until I became a student midwife that not only was there additional benefits to choosing it, but that there is also some opposition against it. Naturally,...