“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…
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…
“How can I avoid an episiotomy during birth?” Today an episiotomy is no longer a routine procedure – thank goodness – but is performed for the cause. Some reasons include…
Why don’t we hear more about the pelvic floor during pregnancy and birth? This is a great question that I hear primarily from two groups of women: my peers, physical…
Giving birth to a child is one of the most important phases of a woman’s life. Generally, you may choose any one of the two birthing options, namely home birth…
Help us tell the story of what maternity care is really like for women across New York State! Share your experience by taking our online survey about childbirth care experiences,…
“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…
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…
