The Ohio Midwives

12/17/2025

Now through the end of the year! Book a Childbirth Education Class WITH a Birth Prep Express class and save 33%! https://www.theohiodoula.com/classes

12/11/2025

FYI: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery&fbclid=IwZnRzaAOnuRlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe_hX7WPP5hHcPbgpad9U-WQ47elFYyxyW9SkYIJTn0-MzypCbz9roQcRZycc_aem_OPAum3P-Y30O2h4Q3JKf1A

Do not use recalled ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.

11/25/2025

Being a mom can be hard. Postpartum depression makes it even harder 💙

The MomGenes Study is working to learn how genetics and life experiences affect postpartum depression, especially in Black and Latina communities that are often excluded from research.

Participation is safe, private, and easy: complete a short online survey and, if you choose, share a small blood sample from home. Every story helps us create better care for generations of moms to come.

Eligibility:
Anyone who has given birth
18+ in the U.S. or 21+ in Puerto Rico

🌐 View all current research opportunities: https://loom.ly/zOb_Wn0

📅 Recruitment ends: 1/1/2027

📧 Email: Momgenes@unc.edu

10/27/2025

AJOG expert Review: The importance of nutrition in pregnancy and lactation: lifelong consequences https://ow.ly/spf150Sciuk

10/18/2025

New research shows the benefit of Hypnobirthing! https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03630242.2025.2572397?fbclid=IwZnRzaANfuPFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnV0T-UHrfwJi3CfgjqvzwyKTh1AeXuS5r5m42EEtOTGmqTCgCSSp6eDz2NF_aem_bl5zDju55CgZ9O9SjJGN2Q

We have a class starting Nov 30th. https://www.theohiodoula.com/classes

Lamaze and HypnoBirthing Childbirth Education in Columbus, Ohio

10/16/2025

It is with profound sadness that the ILCA recognizes the passing of Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence, a giant whose extraordinary dedication and pioneering work fundamentally advanced the field of human lactation and breastfeeding medicine.

Dr. Lawrence was more than a pediatrician and toxicologist; she was a trailblazing advocate for mothers, children, and the value of human milk. For over seven decades, she helped move the science and practice of breastfeeding into mainstream medicine.

Her compassion, intellectual rigor, and tireless advocacy have left an indelible mark on our profession and the health of families worldwide. ILCA is deeply grateful for her transformative contributions. Her impact will be felt for generations to come.

10/08/2025

National Midwifery Week celebrates the importance and impact of Midwives. We advocate on a personal, professional, local, regional, state, and national level:

10/07/2025

Freebirth ≠ Homebirth ≠ Birth Center

A birth at a Birth Center or at Home with a CPM (certified professional midwife) is NOT a free birth. Birth is not inherently risky NOR is it risk free. CPMs are trained care providers offering comprehensive prenatal, birth, and postpartum care for low risk folks and healthy infants. Those for whom Home Birth is not reasonably safe are risked out. Birth is not one size fits all and what is safe/best for one might not be what is safe/best for another. We support your right to Hospital, Birth Center, Home, or Free Birth. We provide comprehensive prenatal and labor support in alignment with the KY state standards for CPMs until Ohio sets forth standards and licensure for CPMs.

09/23/2025

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09/18/2025

09/14/2025

We always knew it was safe.

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to conduct a thorough and contemporary assessment of maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with water birth in comparison with land-based birth.

08/12/2025

This is one of the many reasons why I serve on City Council. Supporting families is my passion.

👏 Celebrating a Gold-Status Achievement!

At last night’s City Council meeting, Council Member Linsey Griffith presented a proclamation to Jessica Feller, Director of the City's Department of Administrative Serices, in recognition of the City of Delaware’s Gold-status designation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Employer from the Ohio Department of Health. 🏆

Council Member Griffith led the initiative to get the spaces placed in City facilities.

This honor reflects our commitment to supporting the health, well-being, and work-life balance of our employees and their families. Areas have been created to accommodate employees who need a private and comfortable space for expressing milk — helping to ensure an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

In celebration of this achievement, August 2025 was proclaimed as National Breastfeeding Month in the City of Delaware. We’re proud to foster a workplace culture that values family, health, and inclusivity across every department.