As COVID-19 continues to spread, you may wonder how the pandemic might affect you, your baby, and your birth plan. In this post, I answer six main questions and discuss research studies, new hospital regulations, and important precautions for you and your baby.
Water births have been around for ages, but a few organizations have claimed them to be unsafe. In this post, we’ll discuss what water births are, their benefits, and why you don’t need to be concerned about you and your baby’s safety.
Doulas are a cost-effective way to improve birth outcomes, but what do doulas do exactly? The role of a doula and how one can help you in labor and delivery is discussed here.
Between 2-10% of pregnancies are affected by gestational diabetes. What is it, what causes it, and what are some complications that can arise from it? These questions (plus more!) are answered in this post.
While some people choose to have a natural birth, others want their pain meds ASAP!! In this post, I discuss 5 of the most common medical pain relief options and their pros and cons.
One of the first important decisions in parenting is deciding how to feed your baby – breast milk or formula milk? In this post, I discuss the composition of both and give reasons in support of each one.
The type of microbiota transferred from mom to baby during birth can vary depending on whether the baby was delivered via a vaginal birth or a Cesarean section. In this blog post, I discuss the differences in microbiota transfer and the health implications this may have on the newborn.
Musings of an Aspiring Midwife 