Midwife
Home Birth in the Time of Coronavirus
By Karin DeLucia, Midwife, and Kiersten Pilar Miller As we have frequently said over the past few weeks, we are living in strange times. Many things we have taken for granted have been taken away from us, and many of our beliefs have been tested. Home births are a choice we have always fully supported but […]
Giving Birth in the Time of Coronavirus
By Karin DeLucia, Everything you need to know according to recent studies and guidelines. The period surrounding child birth is usually characterized by a physiological wave of emotional states. Giving birth during an emergency health situation is certainly amplifies those emotions. As Freelance Midwives working in this field, we want you to know we are […]
The Infantilization of Women During Pregnancy and Birth
By Kristen Nero, Guest Contributor “I didn’t know I was allowed to say no.” “I didn’t know of any other options at the time.” “Nobody told me about the risks.” The amount of times I have either read or heard this statement after years of heavily absorbing books, podcasts, stories, and documentaries on birth often […]
“Why Are There Still People Who Want to Give Birth at Home?”
By Karin DeLucia, Midwife, Prenatal Masseuse, In Home Blood Sampling The most frequently asked questions I receive when I describe my job as a freelance midwife are: “But why are there still people who want to give birth at home?” Often followed by: “What if something happens?” It is the repeated asking of these questions that […]
Interview with Midwife and Lactation Consultant Gabriella Pacini
This interview is from our partners at MumAbroad Life, another wonderful resource for those building families away from their tribes. Midwife and Lactation Consultant Gabriella Pacini talks to MumAbroad Life about giving birth in Italy, pre- and postnatal care and the importance of breastfeeding. Gabriella has been working as a midwife in both private and public […]
