ASK: Is prenatal massage safe during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Is Prenatal Massage Safe During the First Trimester?
“Most of the time, yes. It is absolutely safe to have a massage during your first trimester....
ASK: What is a Perinatologist or MFM doctor?
Perinatologists or Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Doctor
"A Perinatologist is an OB-GYN who has subspecialty training in maternal-fetal medicine. So in a general OB-GYN residency, which...
ASK: Do I have options after my doctor recommends a C-section once labor has...
What are my options?
"If your doctor or your midwife recommends having a C-section after you've already come in and labor; It can definitely be...
ASK: What are the differences between a CPM and a CNM as my midwife...
The Difference is in Education
"So I often get the question as a nurse-midwife who practices in the hospital, what makes a nurse-midwife in the...
ASK: Is it normal to get yeast infections while pregnant?
Vaginal Discharge in Pregnancy
"Pregnancy can predispose you a little bit more to yeast infections because of the hormones (of pregnancy). But, it is also...
ASK: What herbs are safe to take while pregnant?
Herbs in Pregnancy
“It particularly depends on you. It also depends on the herbs. Herbs are regulated and, unfortunately, most people think they are not....
ASK: I want to have a natural birth but I’m afraid I can’t handle...
Pain Does Not Equal Suffering
I would say probably universally, the pain of labor is one of the things that every woman anticipates, and many...
ASK: I’m looking to hire a doula. What should I be looking for when...
Interviewing Doulas To Hire
ANSWER "When you're interviewing a doula, it's really important that you interview the doula to find out if they're listening to...
