Southern Illinois Midwifery, LLC

11/30/2025

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

At Southern Illinois Midwifery, we evaluate each birth individually and the majority of the time we use the two step method. Consequently, we have a very small incident of shoulder dystocia. Every birth is unique. While we are eternally grateful to have the  skills and resources to intervene when needed, we prefer to be as hands off as possible!

Understanding Shoulder Dystocia Management 🤱✨

Did you know? The incidence of shoulder dystocia varies significantly based on the management method used.

Uncomplicated cases occur in 98.5% of instances with the One-step Method.
In the Two-step Method, once the baby is born, the next contraction can help with the spontaneous birth of the shoulders.
Knowledge is power! Let's prioritize effective practices to ensure safe deliveries. 💪👶

For more insights and resources on childbirth, visit us at birthify.net. Together, we can empower every journey into motherhood! 🌟

11/22/2025

All women should learn to chart their cycles for health. From the first menstrual cycle to menopause, understanding your hormonal changes and charting your unique biomarkers is an invaluable skill! A well charted cycle is immensely valuable (often as helpful as bloodwork and ultrasounds) when you seek help for heavy periods, painful cycles, recurrent miscarriages or difficulty conceiving.
Contact Your Doula Marcia Mattern to learn more about charting your hormones and cycles!!

Wanting to get pregnant? Concerned about your irregular periods? Hoping to space the next baby? I can help you learn to chart your changing hormones- those vital signs of health. With charting, you’ll be able to identify if something isn’t within normal limits. And then we help you find the right practitioner to help you meet those reproductive goals!
I’ve been helping women for many years, but very happy to provide FEMM education since 2024. Let me give you a hand on getting to know your body better!

11/18/2025

Our friends at St St. Anne Cradle of Hope are having a coat drive to keep little ones warm. They are also in great need of diapers, especially sizes 4-7! Please be generous!!

Let's keep our kids warm this winter! Thank you for donating!

11/10/2025

History in the making! The FDA has officially listened to physicians and is asking drug companies to remove the black box warning on vaginal estrogen.What a privilege to serve on the expert panel and stand alongside my incredible colleagues on this landmark day for women’s health. Read the full story from USA Today: https://ow.ly/Gf1g50XpwCM

11/10/2025

Historic moment for women’s health!! Hormone support is a service I am proud to provide!!

Today November 10th marks a historic day in midlife womens health!