Southern Adirondack Midwifery

01/28/2026

Reminder for tonight!

We’re excited to welcome Blanca Franco, Functional Health Practitioner, for an upcoming meeting focused on understanding your body at a deeper level.

Blanca specializes in hormonal, metabolic, and gut health and uses functional lab work, muscle testing, and root-cause analysis to help make sense of symptoms that are often dismissed as “normal.”

This class is an opportunity to learn how functional health approaches labs, symptoms, and long-term wellness—so you can make informed choices with clarity and confidence.

📅 Jan. 28, 2026
⏰ 6:30-8:30 pm
📍 In person
🔗 Registration required — link to register

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAFA829A4FEC07-61582537-info #/

01/28/2026

We’re beginning to gather recipes for a community recipe book, and we’re starting with muffins that freeze well & nourish!

Think hearty, sustaining, and postpartum-friendly—recipes that can be made ahead, pulled from the freezer with one hand, and enjoyed during early mornings or long feeding sessions.

If you have a tried-and-true muffin recipe that kept you going through pregnancy, postpartum, or the newborn days, we’d love for you to share it with us.

Bonus - recipes that are protein-rich, fiber-dense, and comforting ✨ We're hoping this post brings one to memory!

01/27/2026

Myth Monday ✨
💭 “Choosing home birth means no access to medications or medical support.”

Truth: Home birth midwifery care does not mean you’re without necessary medications or skilled care when they’re required—or requested. Our practice carries medications to assist with postpartum hemorrhage, IV support, newborn care, and numbing medications, along with emergency resuscitation equipment and oxygen.

Home birth is about appropriate, prepared, and individualized care—with safety always at the center 🤍

01/23/2026

Cluster feeding can feel intense, exhausting, and never-ending... but it’s also a normal and temporary season as babies grow, regulate supply, and seek comfort.

During these stretches, nourishment, rest, emotional support, and practical help for parents matter just as much as milk for baby.

Creating space for support, lowering expectations, and remembering that you are not doing anything wrong can make a meaningful difference for both parents.

What was incredibly helpful to you (or your spouse) during the last cluster feeding season?

01/22/2026

✨ Postpartum Mother & Baby Home Visits — Coming February 2026 ✨

Beginning February 2026, we’re excited to offer postpartum Mother/Baby home visits for families with planned hospital births — so you can receive professional care without leaving the comfort of your home.

Each 60–90 minute visit is provided by a licensed RN or CNM and includes:
🤍 Full vital sign assessments for both mom and baby
🤱 Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding support and guidance
⚖️ Baby weight checks to ensure healthy gain
🩺 Assessment of maternal blood loss, perineal healing, and C-section incisions
🧠 Postpartum mood and emotional well-being check-ins
📚 Education on what to expect between visits — plus a compassionate listening ear

Visit schedule includes:
• The day after you return home from the hospital
• A follow-up 2–3 days later
• A final visit around days 7–10 postpartum

This extended in-home care helps support recovery, bonding, and often reduces the need for out-of-home visits during the first month, when everything is progressing normally. If any concerns arise, we’ll coordinate prompt referrals to your OB or pediatrician. We also notify both providers when you enroll in care so everyone stays informed and connected.

💵 Pricing:
• $150 per visit within 35 miles of our Malta office
• Additional mileage beyond 35 miles: $2 per mile (one way)

Message us with questions
OR
Call our office to schedule: (518)289-5240

01/17/2026

Every home birth looks different—and that’s exactly how it should be 🤍

From quiet, dimly lit rooms to music, movement, water, or stillness, each family creates a space that reflects their needs, comfort, and values.

There is no single “right” way to give birth at home. What matters most is informed choice, support, and honoring the body’s unique process.

What made your birth space feel most supportive?
If you’ve given birth before—what would you do the same or differently next time?

01/15/2026

Every number tells a story 🤍 Here's a summary of 2025's stories!

We are deeply honored to have supported these families and welcomed each of these babies with care, respect, and individualized support.

Thank you to the families who trusted us during one of life’s most transformative moments.

01/14/2026

Just a reminder that The Village meets tonight!

Whether you’re newly postpartum or further along in your journey, you’re welcome here. Please join us:
🍼 Babies welcome
💻 Virtual option available - Registration encouraged
⏰ 6pm
📍 Southern Adirondack Midwifery

01/13/2026

We’re excited to welcome Blanca Franco, Functional Health Practitioner, for an upcoming meeting focused on understanding your body at a deeper level.

Blanca specializes in hormonal, metabolic, and gut health and uses functional lab work, muscle testing, and root-cause analysis to help make sense of symptoms that are often dismissed as “normal.”

This class is an opportunity to learn how functional health approaches labs, symptoms, and long-term wellness—so you can make informed choices with clarity and confidence.

📅 Jan. 28, 2026
⏰ 6:30-8:30 pm
📍 In person
🔗 Registration required — link to register

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAFA829A4FEC07-61582537-info #/

01/04/2026

We’re thrilled to be hosting The Village, a new mothers group at Southern Adirondack Midwifery, in collaboration with Earth & Moon Holistic Wellness.

This group is designed to support mothers in a welcoming, community-centered environment where you can connect, share, and learn together—whether you’re newly postpartum or further along in your journey.

🌿 Led by Acacia De La Cruz, RN, Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
👶 Babies are welcome
💻 Join in person or virtually
📍 Ballston Spa | 📅 2nd Wednesday of the month | ⏰ 6pm
Scan the QR code to register—we’d love to have you.

01/03/2026

Nourishing, balanced meals matter deeply during pregnancy and postpartum. They support healing, energy, milk supply, and overall well-being. And when those meals can be prepared ahead of time, they become a true gift during the tender early weeks. 😴 👶🏻

We’d love to invite our community of moms to share what worked for you.

What meals did you prep ahead that felt grounding, sustaining, and doable during this season? 🥘

There is so much wisdom in lived experience, and when moms share with other moms, especially new ones, it can be incredibly encouraging and empowering. 🥰

If we receive enough recipe contributions, we hope to compile them into a Southern Adirondack Midwifery Cookbook, shared as a PDF with our clients. By moms, for moms, all in one place!

✨ Share your favorite postpartum-friendly recipes in the comments or send them our way via messenger. ✨

01/01/2026

✨ Upcoming Functional Health Informational Gathering with Blanca Franco! ✨

We’re excited to offer a meet-up with Blanca Franco this January! To help us schedule, we’d love to hear your availability Monday–Friday, starting at 6:30 PM. Plan for about 2 hours to fully participate.

Read More about Blanca:
Blanca Franco is a Functional Health Practitioner who supports women and men in their health journeys, with a focus on women’s hormonal, metabolic, and gut health. She uses comprehensive blood work, muscle testing, and functional labs, including toxin panels and stool testing, to help uncover the root contributors to symptoms and imbalances.

Her work began after years of unexplained symptoms in her own life, which gave her a deeper appreciation for the body’s ability to reveal what it needs. This experience fuels her commitment to helping others gain the clarity she once needed.

Blanca believes symptoms are meaningful, not random, and helps clients understand what their bodies are expressing and why. Through a blend of data, muscle testing insights, and individualized integrative strategies, she supports clients in restoring balance and strengthening foundational health. She guides them to understand their lab markers from an optimal health perspective, noting that while standard ranges reflect the averages of the sick population, optimal ranges are associated with better energy, resilience, and overall wellness. This helps clients identify early imbalances even when labs appear "normal" and make informed choices for long-term health.