New Life Midwifery LLC

New Life Midwifery LLC Midwife and homebirth care in Richmond and the surrounding areas

10 pounds ! 😂😅
03/13/2026

10 pounds ! 😂😅

It’s this moment when mom says “ thank you for not giving up on me “ that’s why I do this work. Sometimes it’s holding s...
03/13/2026

It’s this moment when mom says “ thank you for not giving up on me “ that’s why I do this work. Sometimes it’s holding space, sometimes it’s words, sometimes it’s back pressure. Always there’s nothing I’d rather do.
This labor was a real challenge for all of us and it turned out we just needed the tincture of time ( and a little castor oil ) and this beautiful 10 lb chunk joined his brothers earthside. His mama is a rockstar and it’s such an honor to have been with her through all 4 of her births. 💙💙💙💙

Post long birth bliss. That’s all.
03/13/2026

Post long birth bliss. That’s all.

There’s nothing better than your babies’ babies 💕 ***a
03/10/2026

There’s nothing better than your babies’ babies 💕 ***a

We’ve had the privilege of watching 10 babies make their beautiful entrances in 2026 so far, many of them first time mom...
03/08/2026

We’ve had the privilege of watching 10 babies make their beautiful entrances in 2026 so far, many of them first time moms. All in their own homes. This work never gets old.
Student midwife Sara is on the home stretch and I’m so proud of her. She’s an intuitive, compassionate, dedicated midwife in the making.

03/03/2026

Dear clients : my Google voice number is misbehaving. If you need me and it’s not working, shoot an email or Facebook message. I’ve sent my cell phone number to everyone who is full term 🙂

03/03/2026

🚨 Recent research is challenging the CDC's strict guidelines on breast milk storage—especially for partially used bottles after feeding.

The CDC currently recommends using or discarding leftover breast milk within 1–2 hours after a baby finishes feeding from the bottle, to limit bacterial risks.

A 2026 German study (preprint on medRxiv, with 44 healthy full-term infants) tested this directly by measuring bacterial growth in leftover human milk after actual bottle feeds.

Main findings:

• Bacterial levels rose after feeding due to contact with the baby's mouth, but showed no meaningful further increase at 4 hours or 8 hours—whether kept at room temperature (~20°C) or refrigerated (4°C).

• Significant growth appeared only after 24 hours at room temperature.

• Refrigerated leftover milk stayed low-risk and stable for up to 24 hours.

For healthy, full-term babies, this suggests it's generally safe to:

• Refrigerate a partially used bottle and reuse it within 24 hours, or

• Leave it at room temperature for up to 8 hours when needed.

Unused pumped milk also proved more stable than the CDC's 4-hour room-temperature rule, with very little bacterial growth even up to 24 hours in many cases, consistent with other recent studies.

The current guidelines are understandably cautious, especially for preterm infants, NICU babies, or those with health issues, who should stick to stricter rules and check with a doctor.

For most parents with healthy babies, though, this new evidence provides real relief: less wasted breast milk, fewer stressful discards, and guidelines that better match actual safety data and everyday feeding life.

🔗 Full preprint: https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.02.13.26346179v1.full-text

Grandbaby number 3 making her appearance in August 💕💕 y’all just can’t imagine the joy of this season. ***a
02/27/2026

Grandbaby number 3 making her appearance in August 💕💕 y’all just can’t imagine the joy of this season. ***a

When a postpartum mama brings her midwives a thoughtful gift, it means so so much . We know how tired you are. We know t...
02/26/2026

When a postpartum mama brings her midwives a thoughtful gift, it means so so much . We know how tired you are. We know the brain cells required, the physical stamina and the time are all hard to come by. We also know how important it is for you to feel like you can do a normal thing like put together a small gift. We know it gives you hope that you’ll be you again and we see it as a good sign of your mental health and wellness. Mostly we just appreciate so much that you would use so many valuable resources to show us how much you appreciate us. It’s such an honor to walk alongside powerful women ( and men) as they step into parenthood. 💕💕 💕 💕

Getting ready to revamp my website! If you’re a former or current client and you have photos or birth stories or testimo...
02/21/2026

Getting ready to revamp my website! If you’re a former or current client and you have photos or birth stories or testimonials to share , please send them my way!

My second born is 29 today. He’s a man I’m so proud of. May this year be filled with joy, laughter and adventure. Love y...
02/17/2026

My second born is 29 today. He’s a man I’m so proud of. May this year be filled with joy, laughter and adventure. Love you , Isaiah ❤️

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7406 Woodman Road
Henrico, VA
23228

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