It is widely known that the United States’ has a maternal health crisis on its hands; maternal and newborn health outcomes are abysmal. A 2022 report by the March of Dimes found that 2.2 million women of childbearing age live in an area with almost no access to obstetric providers or birth centers. To properly … The post We Need More Midwives to Get More Midwives appeared first on The Midwives Of New Jersey ..read more

When a new baby is on the way, we all hope and pray for the health and well-being of both mom and baby. Studies, like this one from the Burke Foundation, show that your best chance at achieving those 2 goals is having a Midwife provide your care. Midwife-led births are associated with higher rates of … The post 7 Creative Ways to Pay Your Midwife appeared first on The Midwives Of New Jersey ..read more

We know the top reason to choose an epidural is its amazing pain relief but do you know these other epidural facts? When you make your decision about how to manage the inevitable discomfort of a 7 pound person exiting your body from a passage as narrow as the vagina, being completely numb sounds very … The post 3 Reasons to Skip the Epidural appeared first on The Midwives Of New Jersey ..read more

We are facing a maternal health crisis in New Jersey and the hospitals (all but 3 in the entire state) are refusing to be part of the solution. It is unacceptable. The fact is that the way obstetrics is currently being practiced in New Jersey has put us at the bottom of the country for … The post New Jersey Hospitals are Preventing Greater Access to Midwifery Care appeared first on The Midwives Of New Jersey ..read more

We have seen a steady increase in the number of people willing to drive away from the City for their Obstetric care. At first glance, this seems strange because everyone knows that NYC has some of the best medicine in the world. People go there for specialized care that cannot be had anywhere else in … The post 5 Reasons People are Traveling from New York City to Midwives of New Jersey for their Birth appeared first on The Midwives Of New Jersey ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Midwives of New Jersey: Now Offering Midwifery Care in Guttenberg, NJ Hoboken, New Jersey – April 17th, 2023  – The Midwives of New Jersey recently announced that they are now offering Midwifery care in Guttenberg, NJ. The new office will be located inside Our Birthing Center on the Hudson in the … The post Now Offering Midwifery Care in Guttenberg, NJ – The Midwives of New Jersey appeared first on The Midwives Of New Jersey ..read more

The preconception period is an often overlooked part of pregnancy, but it has a strong impact on the lifelong health of your baby.  You can’t change your genes, but you can change how they are expressed, and that journey of gene expression begins during the preconception period. It is also the best opportunity for men … The post 3 Preconception Health Tips appeared first on The Midwives Of New Jersey ..read more

Staying active is a key component of a healthy pregnancy! Not only does exercise help manage pregnancy weight gain, but it boosts mood, eases anxiety and promotes good sleep (things we all need, especially these days!). Research shows that women who remain active throughout pregnancy are at lower risk of gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders. … The post Staying Active is Key to a Healthy Pregnancy appeared first on The Midwives Of New Jersey ..read more

1. Carb Load in Early Labor Labor is incredibly hard work and your body needs fuel.  Think of your labor like running a marathon.  As you start to feel contractions or when your water breaks, eat plenty of carbohydrate foods, you will store Glycogen in your liver.  Glycogen molecules contain large amounts of water so it becomes a good source of both fuel and fluids.  You will use the Glycogen quickly in a longer labor so continue to consume sugars in labor; juice, milk and honey are good sources of energy in labor. There is no reason for your hospital or physician to limit ..read more

Postpartum Planning, Life With a New Baby If you are about to add a new baby to your family whether it’s your first or subsequent baby, it is a really good idea to start planning your postpartum care now to ensure that the first weeks with your new baby are less stressful.  Many moms who haven’t planned for the postpartum period, report that they struggle to find time to eat, sleep or even take a shower in the first weeks after their baby arrives.  Making a plan that makes sense for you and your family can make a huge difference in those early weeks. Here are 10 t ..read more