Thoughtful Thursday! “…The Biggest Risk In Waiting Another Week Is A Slightly Bigger Baby.”
That's it, just a bigger kid. Sometimes, there are other, more hazardous health risks, but for the most part, just let labor happen when it's going to happen. Many women pass their due date by a few days and that's normal and healthy. Why do we feel the need to continually mess with our bodies so that everything happens on our time?
Showing posts with label midwife blog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label midwife blog. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “I’m Not Comfortable Prescribing You Something That Might Jeopardize Your Milk Supply.”
Thoughtful Thursday! “I’m Not Comfortable Prescribing You Something That Might Jeopardize Your Milk Supply.”
This doctor needs to teach the other doctors! I love when doctors stand up for what they believe is right and are keeping mom's and baby's best interests in mind. I know that most doctors do, and I do not dislike doctors or anything, but it seems like everyone is starting to give in more and more to outside pressures. Then they do things despite what is actually best for mom and baby or anyone else. I also love that this doc is seeming to be pro-breastfeeding. You would be surprised how many aren't liking breastfeeding anymore. Why? It's natural and it's virtually free for the mom. Plus, it is best for the baby! In cases where the mom cannot nurse, formula is totally understandable, and formula every once in a while is fine. But for the most part, moms should have the total freedom to try breastfeeding if they want to and not be bullied by L&D nurses/lactation consultants/doctors/midwifes/etc.
This doctor needs to teach the other doctors! I love when doctors stand up for what they believe is right and are keeping mom's and baby's best interests in mind. I know that most doctors do, and I do not dislike doctors or anything, but it seems like everyone is starting to give in more and more to outside pressures. Then they do things despite what is actually best for mom and baby or anyone else. I also love that this doc is seeming to be pro-breastfeeding. You would be surprised how many aren't liking breastfeeding anymore. Why? It's natural and it's virtually free for the mom. Plus, it is best for the baby! In cases where the mom cannot nurse, formula is totally understandable, and formula every once in a while is fine. But for the most part, moms should have the total freedom to try breastfeeding if they want to and not be bullied by L&D nurses/lactation consultants/doctors/midwifes/etc.
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “…Just Listen To Your Body & Push When You Feel Like Pushing…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “…Just Listen To Your Body & Push When You Feel Like Pushing…”
Love that the mama gets to have control of the birth and isn't being screamed at to birth her kid by a certain time. The fact that the mother is relaxed (as much as possible) and not pressured will actually likely speed up her time pushing instead of stressing her and the baby.
Love that the mama gets to have control of the birth and isn't being screamed at to birth her kid by a certain time. The fact that the mother is relaxed (as much as possible) and not pressured will actually likely speed up her time pushing instead of stressing her and the baby.
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “…We Can Just Go Off Your Body’s Signals.”
Thoughtful Thursday! “…We Can Just Go Off Your Body’s Signals.”
I love it when the midwife lets the mom be in control. If the mom doesn't want those silly cervix exams every hour or half hour or whatever, then she shouldn't have to have them. Women had been birthing for centuries without that exam and now that we have it, it is used way too often and is quite unnecessary. Even for first time moms, when something actually changes, they will know. Until then, I think they should be able to go free and be left alone as much as possible so they can concentrate and relax as much as possible. But who am I? I am not even a nurse yet.
I love it when the midwife lets the mom be in control. If the mom doesn't want those silly cervix exams every hour or half hour or whatever, then she shouldn't have to have them. Women had been birthing for centuries without that exam and now that we have it, it is used way too often and is quite unnecessary. Even for first time moms, when something actually changes, they will know. Until then, I think they should be able to go free and be left alone as much as possible so they can concentrate and relax as much as possible. But who am I? I am not even a nurse yet.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “It’s Your Baby; You Can Do Whatever You Want!”
Thoughtful Thursday! “It’s Your Baby; You Can Do Whatever You Want!”
What ever happened to more midwives and doctors letting the mom be in control? I love that the midwife is so supportive and doesn't try to scare the mom into doing anything or out of anything. This is, after all, birth. Birth is simply the start of a family. Since this is kind of a big deal (how you start your family), shouldn't the mom and dad have more say in what goes on? I'm sorry, I've given this little soapbox lecture several times, but I am so very passionate about giving the mom and dad what they want when it doesn't harm the child or mother in anyway, just to make them happy.
What ever happened to more midwives and doctors letting the mom be in control? I love that the midwife is so supportive and doesn't try to scare the mom into doing anything or out of anything. This is, after all, birth. Birth is simply the start of a family. Since this is kind of a big deal (how you start your family), shouldn't the mom and dad have more say in what goes on? I'm sorry, I've given this little soapbox lecture several times, but I am so very passionate about giving the mom and dad what they want when it doesn't harm the child or mother in anyway, just to make them happy.
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “You Don’t Need To Thank Me…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “You Don’t Need To Thank Me…”
It's true, patients make our jobs the best. I love my residents and I already love my patients that I haven't even met yet. Also, diggin' the fact that the CNM gave the mom all the credit. Truly, birth is all about the mom, no one else can push when the baby is ready to be born, only the mom. Of course, now there are C-sections and other things the doctor/midwife can do to assist or take over delivery, but we over-use those devices and procedures. In reality, the mom should be rooted for because every mom is a champion for all that they do for the children (biological or adopted, naturally birthed or through another method; none of it matters because moms are amazing).
I totally forgot it was Mother's Day today, by the way, until about half-way through righting this post. So, for all you mothers out there (current, soon-to-be, or future mothers), happy Mother's Day!
It's true, patients make our jobs the best. I love my residents and I already love my patients that I haven't even met yet. Also, diggin' the fact that the CNM gave the mom all the credit. Truly, birth is all about the mom, no one else can push when the baby is ready to be born, only the mom. Of course, now there are C-sections and other things the doctor/midwife can do to assist or take over delivery, but we over-use those devices and procedures. In reality, the mom should be rooted for because every mom is a champion for all that they do for the children (biological or adopted, naturally birthed or through another method; none of it matters because moms are amazing).
I totally forgot it was Mother's Day today, by the way, until about half-way through righting this post. So, for all you mothers out there (current, soon-to-be, or future mothers), happy Mother's Day!
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “…It’s Your Decision.”
Thoughtful Thursday! “…It’s Your Decision.”
YES!!! A low-no pressure doctor and no dead baby card. This doctor is doing it right!
YES!!! A low-no pressure doctor and no dead baby card. This doctor is doing it right!
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “I’ve Seen Lots & Lots Of Women Labor & To Me You Look Like You’re Doing Wonderfully…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “I’ve Seen Lots & Lots Of Women Labor & To Me You Look Like You’re Doing Wonderfully…”
It seems like lots of women wonder if they are laboring properly, just sayin'. I bet I'm going to be one of those ladies... But I love the encouragement and reassurance these women are recieving.
It seems like lots of women wonder if they are laboring properly, just sayin'. I bet I'm going to be one of those ladies... But I love the encouragement and reassurance these women are recieving.
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “I Don’t Have An Agenda, I Just Wanted You To Make An Informed Choice…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “I Don’t Have An Agenda, I Just Wanted You To Make An Informed Choice…”
This is the best type of encouragement, to let the mother go off and find everything she can about any decision she is presented with.
This is the best type of encouragement, to let the mother go off and find everything she can about any decision she is presented with.
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “So You Want To Birth Vaginally? Of Course We Can Try.”
Thoughtful Thursday! “So You Want To Birth Vaginally? Of Course We Can Try.”
I LOVE when CNMs allow for breech births! It's been done billions of times before but somewhere along the line, someone decided they were not a good idea and began opting for cutting people open instead. That is frustrating for me because we lost a hugely important piece of information as healthcare professionals! We need to know how to allow for breech births because natural is so important. Too often we change everything with medicine or technology, when life could be so much better and simpler by living naturally. I understand that sometimes the advanced medicine that we have can save lives, and in that case use it! But for most cases, it is used unnecessarily and can cause more problems than it prevents or fixes. Like anything, too much of a good thing can be bad.
I LOVE when CNMs allow for breech births! It's been done billions of times before but somewhere along the line, someone decided they were not a good idea and began opting for cutting people open instead. That is frustrating for me because we lost a hugely important piece of information as healthcare professionals! We need to know how to allow for breech births because natural is so important. Too often we change everything with medicine or technology, when life could be so much better and simpler by living naturally. I understand that sometimes the advanced medicine that we have can save lives, and in that case use it! But for most cases, it is used unnecessarily and can cause more problems than it prevents or fixes. Like anything, too much of a good thing can be bad.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Are A Pregnancy Rock Star…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Are A Pregnancy Rock Star…”
Doctors/Midwives/Nurses/everyone needs to be more supportive and encouraging like this CNM. A lot of times soon-to-be mothers may call a doctor from something that is totally normal, but she didn't know about it. I would rather answer a million of those calls and catch at least one potential problem than turn mothers away or make them feel like they are bothering me with questions. I pray that G-d gives me encouraging words and a kind heart (with loads of patience) for the mamas I will be taking care of some day. Questions are a good thing because you never know when something could be going wrong.
Doctors/Midwives/Nurses/everyone needs to be more supportive and encouraging like this CNM. A lot of times soon-to-be mothers may call a doctor from something that is totally normal, but she didn't know about it. I would rather answer a million of those calls and catch at least one potential problem than turn mothers away or make them feel like they are bothering me with questions. I pray that G-d gives me encouraging words and a kind heart (with loads of patience) for the mamas I will be taking care of some day. Questions are a good thing because you never know when something could be going wrong.
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Just Did Something Amazing For You And Your Baby…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “…You Just Did Something Amazing For You And Your Baby…”
Love the encouragement and "atta girl" for natural labor and delivery!!!
Love the encouragement and "atta girl" for natural labor and delivery!!!
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “That’s Not A Problem…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “That’s Not A Problem…”
Diggin' the support and the fact that this CNM actually cares to follow the mother's wishes. That doesn't happen often.
Diggin' the support and the fact that this CNM actually cares to follow the mother's wishes. That doesn't happen often.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “You Can Push While Hanging From A Chandelier…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “You Can Push While Hanging From A Chandelier…”
Likely you know my spiel about this from yesterday. I love this example though!!!
Likely you know my spiel about this from yesterday. I love this example though!!!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “Well, That Works Too!”
Thoughtful Thursday! “Well, That Works Too!”
This will be me. Regardless of whether I can allow all my mothers-to-be calling me at 2 a.m. or not, I will be the one in a funky position so that the mother is as comfortable as possible when she delivers her baby.
This will be me. Regardless of whether I can allow all my mothers-to-be calling me at 2 a.m. or not, I will be the one in a funky position so that the mother is as comfortable as possible when she delivers her baby.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Repost: Thoughtful Thursday! “I Really Care About You…”
Thoughtful Thursday! “I Really Care About You…”
This is the kind of midwife I want to be. It will be difficult, and I likely will have an even more difficult time being like this once I have kids, but this CNM is inspiring!
This is the kind of midwife I want to be. It will be difficult, and I likely will have an even more difficult time being like this once I have kids, but this CNM is inspiring!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Another Blog
So this is a blog from a CNM (certified nurse-midwife) that is no longer being written, but is still funny just to read when you get a chance. Check out A Midwife's Tale.
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