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Advocacy Breastfeeding Childbirth Choices Midwifery Nutrition Parenting
19th Apr '23

Ask the Midwife: What kinds of preparations can I take for breastfeeding while I’m still pregnant?

“What kinds of preparations can I take for breastfeeding while I’m still pregnant?” Congratulations on your plan to breastfeed your child! This will probably be one of your most special…

Childbirth Choices Midwifery
11th Apr '23

Ask the Midwife: Can a midwife administer pain medications during labor?

Can a midwife administer pain medications during labor? Midwives who attend births in hospitals are able to order pain medication for clients in labor. What types of pain relief are…

Advocacy Birth Center Choices Midwifery Policy Postpartum Health Pregnancy
11th Dec '15

Birth centers can give women a new choice

Michele Giordano and Nan Strauss wrote an op-ed in today’s amNY about the push to increase the number of birth centers in New York. “Birth centers have not been able…

Advocacy Choices Midwifery Postpartum Health Pregnancy
22nd Mar '13

Ask the Midwife: Can a midwife do my well-woman care?

“Can a midwife do my well-woman care after I give birth?” Yes! Midwives, who have been certified through the American Midwifery Certification Board and licensed by New York State, can…

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