Parto Moderno Lamaze, PR

10/03/2026

Homebirth sparks the evolution of mothers, fathers and children. And when families evolve, humanity evolves with them.

Just another day for the ordinarily extraordinary birth of baby number three at home. An hour after birth…
siblings swimming in the pool that Mum never ended up birthing in. Midwives washing the dishes and folding the washing. Dad clearing away the dirty laundry. Grandma quietly soaking up her exposure to a whole new world of birth.

And Mum…
sitting peacefully in the corner, feeding her brand new babe.

The quiet ordinariness of life continuing, while everything has just changed.

What a blessing it is to stand beside families like this. Families who have evolved from their first birth in hospital into two redemptive homebirths.

Witnessing the unfolding of a family remembering their power is one of the greatest privileges of my life.

10/03/2026

There’s a reason home birth is on the rise…
It’s not because people suddenly became “brave” or “risky.”
It’s because they’re trying to avoid being mistreated, dismissed, or traumatized in a system that too often ignores their autonomy.

You don’t have to be subjected to:
unwanted procedures
forced positions
threats or coercion
being rushed, pressured, or talked down to
having your instincts overridden
feeling unsafe in a place that should protect you

Families are choosing home birth because they want:
respectful care
continuity with a provider they trust
shared decision‑making
support for physiologic birth
a calm environment
to feel like a human being, not a task on a chart

Home birth isn’t a trend — it’s a response.
When people don’t feel safe in the system, they look for safety elsewhere.

07/03/2026

For most of human history, childbirth happened in positions that worked with gravity instead of fighting against it. Women often labored standing, squatting, or kneeling, allowing gravity to help the baby move downward through the pelvis. These upright positions also allowed the pelvis to open more naturally during contractions.

In many Western hospitals today, about 80% of births happen with the mother lying flat on her back. Research shows this position can narrow the pelvic opening by nearly 30% and removes gravity’s natural assistance during labor. When gravity cannot help guide the baby downward, the body must push harder, which can extend labor by around 2 hours. Many midwives and maternal health experts now encourage upright movement, supported squatting, or kneeling during labor because these positions better align with the body’s natural mechanics.

Working with gravity often allows the body’s natural design to support a smoother and more efficient birth.

01/03/2026

27/02/2026

For 99% of human history, birth happened upright. Standing, squatting, or kneeling allowed gravity to guide the baby downward naturally. Today, nearly 80% of Western births take place with the mother lying flat on her back.

Upright positions support the body’s natural design. Squatting can help open the pelvis, and some research suggests pelvic space may expand compared to lying flat. When birth works with gravity instead of against it, contractions can feel more effective and purposeful.

Lying on the back became common mainly for hospital access and monitoring. It gives medical teams clear visibility and easier intervention when necessary. However, being flat may slightly change pelvic angles and place pressure on major blood vessels. Statements that it narrows the pelvis by 30% or extends labor by 2 hours simplify a complex process influenced by anatomy, fetal position, stress levels, and medical context.

Labor is not one-size-fits-all. Every woman’s body responds differently. What shortens labor for one person may not have the same effect for another. Safety, comfort, and professional guidance always matter most.

Modern care is increasingly flexible. Many hospitals now encourage movement, side-lying positions, birthing balls, and upright pushing when medically safe. When women understand their options and feel supported, confidence grows. Informed choices create stronger, calmer birth experiences rooted in both science and trust.

25/02/2026

Planned home birth with a qualified midwife continues to show strong outcomes for low risk families. The evidence is clear, and families deserve policies that reflect that reality. NACPM advocates for licensure and integration so CPMs can practice safely and legally in every state. Access to community birth is a maternal health issue.

Read more:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2742137/

25/02/2026

Hoy Puerto Rico pierde más que una profesional; pierde unas manos benditas que ayudaron a traer vida al mundo. Gina fue instrumento de esperanza, fortaleza y amor en uno de los momentos más sagrados de la existencia humana: el nacimiento. Con paciencia infinita, con ternura y con una fe inquebrantable, acompañó a tantas madres en sus horas más vulnerables y valientes, guiándolas con sabiduría y serenidad.

Fueron incontables los bebés que llegaron a este mundo bajo su cuidado, sostenidos por su experiencia y su corazón generoso. Cada llanto de recién nacido que llenó una habitación fue también fruto de su dedicación y compromiso. En cada hogar donde hoy crece un niño o una niña que ella ayudó a recibir, vive una parte de su legado.

Gina no solo asistía partos; sostenía manos temblorosas, calmaba miedos, susurraba ánimo y ofrecía confianza cuando más se necesitaba. Fue testigo de lágrimas de dolor transformadas en lágrimas de alegría, y su presencia marcó generaciones enteras de familias puertorriqueñas.

Su partida deja un vacío inmenso, pero también deja una huella imborrable en el corazón de Puerto Rico. Su vocación fue su misión, y su misión fue servir con amor.

Que Dios la reciba en Sus brazos con la misma ternura con la que ella recibió a tantos hijos de esta tierra.
Descansa en paz, querida Gina. Tu luz seguirá viva en cada vida que ayudaste a comenzar. 🤍

21/02/2026

It sounds wild, but there’s research suggesting that getting pregnant while breastfeeding may increase the chance of twins X9

Here’s the science behind it.

Breastfeeding keeps prolactin levels elevated. Prolactin suppresses ovulation, but when your cycle starts returning, hormones can fluctuate quite dramatically.

During that transition, the body can sometimes release more than one egg in a cycle. That’s called hyperovulation.

If two eggs are released and fertilised, that’s fraternal twins.

Dr. Gary Steinman, a twin researcher, proposed that the hormonal environment during breastfeeding, particularly changes in FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) may temporarily increase the likelihood of releasing multiple eggs.

It doesn’t mean breastfeeding causes twins.
It doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed.

But the postpartum body is hormonally dynamic and occasionally, that can mean two eggs instead of one.

Biology is layered like that.

If you know a breastfeeding mama, send this to her. Biology is wild.

Would you be excited… or slightly terrified? 😅

20/02/2026

The “Transitioning to Midwifery Models of Care: Global Position Paper” is a comprehensive document produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent health and ageing, under the Strategic Technical Advisory Group of Experts for Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent health and nutrition (STAGE), in collaboration with WHO technical departments, regional offices and numerous stakeholders.

In the pursuit of providing high-quality health services to improve health and well-being for all in the context of Universal Health Coverage, transitioning to midwifery models of care represents a cost-effective strategy to optimize outcomes for women and newborns with minimal use of unnecessary interventions. This position paper offers an international definition, describes the guiding principles of midwifery models of care and reviews the advantages of adopting these models of care. It highlights the significant role and impact that midwives can have within health systems, while recognizing the importance of collaborative and integrated care where various professionals jointly contribute to providing high-quality maternal and newborn health services.

Read it here: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240098268

19/02/2026

“We are entering an era of change and remembrance. As trust in systemic healthcare fades and a deep desire grows to return to what makes us most human, birth has become a sacred threshold of reclamation.

Salutogenic Birth is a paradigm of birth that honors the innate capacity of the mother, the process of birth itself, and the resources available to her and her partner to build the skills and confidence to bring life into the world. In this model, it is not about location—home, birth center, or hospital—nor the expertise of a medical provider, midwife, or doula—it is about recognizing that the ability to create and give birth to life innately and purposefully exists within the hands of the family.” – Mackenzie McNamara, DC, CACCP

This article invites us into a salutogenic model of birth—one that centers trust in the body, relational support, and the innate intelligence of mother and baby rather than outcomes, locations, or interventions. Through a powerful birth story, it shows how biomechanics, presence, and gentle, well-timed support can restore coherence and allow birth to unfold as a sacred, physiological process.

Keep reading “The First Adjustment” by Mackenzie McNamara, DC in the latest issue: https://pathwaystofamilywellness.org/chiropractic/the-first-adjustment.html

19/02/2026

"Midwifery models of care are models of care in which the main care providers for women and newborns, starting from pre-pregnancy and continuing all the way through the postnatal period, are educated, licensed, regulated midwives who autonomously provide and coordinate respectful, high- quality care across their full scope of practice, using an approach that is aligned with the midwifery philosophy of care, which:

i. promotes a person-centred approach to care;
ii. values the woman–midwife relationship and partnership;
iii. optimizes physiological, biological, psychological, social and cultural processes; and iv. uses interventions only when indicated.
In midwifery models of care, midwives provide integrated care, addressing the needs of each individual woman and newborn, within functional and enabling health systems, equipped with necessary resources and streamlined consultation and referral processes. They collaborate within networks of care as part of interdisciplinary teams characterized by equality, trust and respect. This approach guarantees that every woman and newborn receives personalized care, tailored to their health needs.

Midwifery models of care are adaptable to all levels of care and contexts, including home-, community- and hospital-based settings; the public and private sectors and public–private partnerships; resource-constrained environments; and humanitarian and crisis settings. This ensures wide accessibility, equity and relevance across different cultural contexts for women, newborns, partners, families and communities."

Read More: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240098268