What is a Monitrice? Bridging the Gap Between Homebirth Midwifery and Hospital Birth
Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most profound experiences of a lifetime. For many families, finding the right balance between the warmth and personalized care of midwifery and the proximity to hospital-based services during birth can feel challenging. This is where a monitrice comes in. Monitrice is a unique role that […]
Postpartum Bathing: Busting Myths and Supporting Healing
For many new parents, postpartum recovery comes with a flood of advice—some helpful, some outdated, and some downright confusing. One piece of advice frequently given by hospital-based providers is to avoid full baths after giving birth, opting instead for sitz baths to aid healing. Sitz baths, if you don’t already know, are little plastic hats […]
Ah-ma’s Postpartum Herbal Soup
When I think back to the birth of my first child, one of the most wonderful memories I have of those early days snuggled up with my baby is the doting care I received from my grandmother. I lived with her growing up and was lucky enough to live with her again for a couple […]
Thawing Out the Truth: Why Ice Packs Aren’t Really Cool for Postpartum Perineal Care
Congratulations, you’ve made it through the journey of birth, and despite your well-earned period of rest and relaxation, you’re navigating the winding road of healing your postpartum body. One term that may have been mentioned to you as you prepared for this moment is “ice diapers”, or the recommendation to use ice packs on the […]
Improving Postpartum Care: Why It’s Essential, Not Optional
Rethinking Postpartum Care: The Shocking Reality I was recently visiting a friend who works at a local OBGYN practice. While I was waiting for her, I noticed a poster titled “Your Prenatal Care.” It outlined the visits a pregnant person should expect to receive during pregnancy and then at the bottom, there were two lines […]