Birth & Midwifery Stories
The contractions started strong again in the pool and I held on to the edge swimming my hips back and forth as I breathed my baby “down and out” of my body. It was so amazing to be able to move with my breath, but not have to support the weight of my body like I did when I was on hands and knees on the floor…
Read MoreLets talk about finances! This is often the hot-button topic when we do consultations with clients seeking home birth midwives. How much will it cost? Can I afford it? Is it worth the cost? As midwives, we understand how complicated healthcare costs can be, and we strongly believe in transparency when it comes to the costs of your care…
Read MoreMidwives serve all family types, and this means that we need to understand the unique health and social issues of a variety of populations. I would argue this is especially true of marginalized demographics in our society, of which LGBTQ+ families have historically been.
Today, I am really excited to finally be able to offer midwifery services in my own practice, and Midwife Meredith and I both feel strongly about keeping Wilder Midwifery actively inclusive and competent in LGBTQ+ healthcare services and the needs of these specific populations.
Our position of inclusivity brings up a lot of questions from some people, most often from members of the midwifery community. So, I thought I would address some of these questions as best I can, and present one example of what an inclusive healthcare practice can look like…
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