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12/29/2021
Eating nourishing foods during labor, especially early labor, can provide the energy and strength necessary for the intensive physical work ahead of you. Snacking can also help keep nausea, vomiting, headaches, and […]
12/29/2021
What is Delayed Cord Clamping (DCC)? Delayed cord clamping is the prolongation of the time between the delivery of a newborn and the clamping of the umbilical cord, allowing more blood to […]
12/29/2021
The Case for Vitamin K As with most topics in the field of obstetrics, the Vitamin K injection is very controversial amongst midwives, doctors, nurses, childbirth educators, and doulas. Many of you […]
07/30/2020
Over the years we have supported hundreds and hundreds of mommies with breastfeeding. Collectively the Origins Midwives have nursed their own children for a total of 16 years. Crazy, right!? I guess […]
12/10/2018
Research has shown that performing prenatal perineal massage can reduce your risk of having vaginal trauma at birth as well as several other benefits.
11/08/2018
It won’t be too long until your little one makes their grand entrance into the world. One of the best ways to prepare for that day is by packing your birth bag(s).
09/26/2018
Having a new baby, while being the most magical time in your life, can simultaneously be some of the most overwhelming times!