
On May 5, we joined people around the world in celebrating International Day of the Midwife—a special day to recognize the care and commitment of midwives everywhere. This year’s theme, “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” is a powerful reminder of…

Is it a cold? The flu? It’s just miserable. Written by Sonia Alvarado, MotherToBaby California It’s Friday afternoon and you have had a tickle in your throat since you woke up this morning, pressure behind your nose and in your…

Like keeping your body in shape, good mental and emotional health is part of primary health care and wellness. Your thoughts and feelings can influence your body in many ways. Mental health and physical health are linked, and each can…

Pregnant people experience much distress about eating well. Symptoms like nausea, odor aversion, and increased or decreased appetite are common in the first trimester. Many women report a distaste for certain healthy foods like vegetables and protein and experience cravings…

Shared decision-making is a form of communication where women and midwives collaborate around healthcare decisions.

Midwives think of birth as a normal life process. We recognize the power of your body to support pregnancy and give birth. However, we know sometimes, a cesarean birth (c-section) is necessary and can be lifesaving. Our goal is to…

Susan Heinz, CNM is a midwife in Oregon and the founder of Corvallis Birth and Women's Health Center. Susan shares her guide below for choosing the right setting for your birth. "As the owner and Director of an independent free…

Want a VBAC? Consider a midwife! As a midwife, there is nothing more fulfilling to me than helping a woman who has had a cesarean in the past go on to have a successful vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). While…

Your baby was just born! But wait…there’s more: third stage of labor and postpartum bleeding Let’s talk a little about what happens after your baby is born. Usually, if birthing vaginally, there is a short delay between the time your…