"What is the placenta?"

The question surprised me. I was a newbie childbirth educator, and by this point in 2013 I had been teaching childbirth classes for only a few months. In our culture, people are generally pretty interested in information, googling, watching videos etc, so the genuine total lack of knowledge about what a placenta even was caught me off-guard.

Body Literacy, Midwifery CareJessi ViningDecember 1, 2019Wilder Midwiferybirth class, childbirth class, birth plan, birth options, mcminnville, salem, wilder midiwifery, fig midwifery, first pregnancy, birth trauma

Hiring a Midwife: How Much Does Homebirth Cost?

Lets 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…

Homebirth, Midwifery CareJessi ViningNovember 18, 2019Wilder MidwiferyHomebirth, Birth, cost, expense, pregnancy, midwife, Midwifery, healthcare, affordable, financing, insurance, fees, midwives, oregon, mcminnville, salem, oregon birth, payment, financial agreemenComment

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