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12/20/2025

Birth Ball- must have!

12/10/2025

She’s here! I had the honor of watching my daughter birth my second granddaughter at home. She did an amazing job- such a strong woman who navigated labor beautifully with her husband by her side! And baby Sylvie is the healthiest, snuggliest sweet baby with a very happy big sister. As you can see, grandma is happy too and loving providing postpartum care. Special thanks to my clients for understanding while I’m away. And to my fellow midwives who are covering for me while I’m gone.

12/08/2025

If you desire a 35-50% chance of a surgical birth....hire an OB.

11/30/2025

Tis the season for all things peppermint! You may have heard that peppermint can decrease milk supply, but the amount in the occasional treat isn't likely to cause any issues. What can affect supply, though, is nursing less often during the busy holiday season.

[Image Description] Photo of a festive mug with hot chocolate and a snowman marshmallow. Text reads, " Will peppermint hot chocolate drop my supply? Probably not. But infrequent nursing will. Keep baby close and nursing during the busy holiday season." The La Leche League USA logo sits at the bottom.

11/26/2025

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11/26/2025

💫Welcome to the world, baby J 💙 You were surrounded by so much love and strength as you were born. Congratulations to Jean and Luke as you begin this next chapter as parents of two lovely children.
🌱Thank you to Sonya with Seed-to-Bloom midwifery for assisting me so well at this birth.

11/26/2025

Rebuild your core after baby with these 8 diastasis recti exercises! Specifically targeting the transverse abdominals (TVA) and pelvic floor muscles (both of...

11/24/2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics now advises against sleep training before 12 months. Research shows that forcing babies to sleep alone too early can disrupt attachment and the development of their nervous system. During the first year, babies need proximity to caregivers to feel safe and secure.

Sleeping in the parents’ room is more than convenience. It provides constant reassurance, allowing the infant’s nervous system to learn safety and stability. This closeness supports emotional regulation, stress management, and secure bonding, all of which are foundational for long-term mental and emotional health.

Babies who are left alone too soon may experience heightened stress responses, making it harder for them to self-soothe and regulate emotions later. Proximity during sleep wires the brain to understand that the world is predictable and safe.

Parents can implement safe room-sharing by keeping the crib or bassinet next to the bed, maintaining a firm sleep surface, and avoiding loose bedding. This setup allows babies to sleep safely while staying close enough to benefit from the calming presence of their caregivers.

Remember, proximity is not spoiling. It is a biological necessity that helps babies thrive. Safe closeness today builds confident, resilient children tomorrow.

11/15/2025

Induction is one of the most debated topics in maternity care. Labor Induction: Why, When, and How? brings clarity with the most up-to-date research, presented in a way that’s both comprehensive and easy to navigate.

Whether you’re an expecting parent or a birth professional, you’ll gain the information and strategies needed to make informed decisions and support safe, healthy outcomes.

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11/11/2025

******NOT ABOUT INFANTS WHO NIGHT WEAN NATURALLY ON THEIR OWN*******

Night weaning before 12 months isn’t generally recommended because nighttime feeds serve more than just nutrition. They help regulate your baby’s hormones, maintain milk supply, and provide comfort and security, all essential for healthy emotional and physical development.

🌙 Here’s why night feeds still matter:
- Caloric needs: Many babies under one still rely on breast milk for a significant portion of their daily intake.
- Milk supply: Prolactin (the milk-making hormone) peaks at night, which means those nighttime sessions help sustain your supply.
- Emotional regulation: Night nursing provides comfort, reassurance, and bonding, especially during developmental leaps or teething.
- Sleep cycles: Babies wake frequently as a biological protection mechanism , it’s developmentally normal, not a “bad habit.”

While some babies may naturally drop feeds earlier, most benefit from waiting until closer to 18 months before fully night weaning. At that age, nutritional needs, emotional regulation, and attachment are more mature.

If you do begin night weaning later on, it’s best to approach it gradually and gently, with reassurance, physical closeness, and understanding that every child’s readiness is different.

🤍 Night feeds are not setbacks, they’re part of a healthy, normal rhythm of infancy.

11/10/2025

Vitamin D

11/07/2025

https://web.archive.org/web/20251106225203/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/health/electronic-fetal-monitoring-c-sections.html

*Continuous electronic fetal monitoring-this round-the-clock monitoring, the most common obstetric procedure in the country, rarely helps baby or mother. Decades of research have shown that the tool does not reliably predict fetal distress. In fact, experts say, it leads to many unnecessary surgeries as doctors overreact to its ever-changing readouts.

Round-the-clock fetal monitoring leads to unnecessary C-sections. But it’s used in nearly every birth because of business and legal concerns, The Times found.