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At the Midwife’s

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When our first child was born a few years ago — and what a wonderful son he is — we employed a midwife for our care and the delivery. This was a remarkably fortuitous decision as hospitals have always made me uneasy. In contrast to the sterile hallways and the smell of bleach (something that has always put me off) we were able to spend the labor and the birth in a home with a nice bedroom, plenty of room to move, and zero pressure to do anything we didn’t want to do. I cannot tell you how wonderful it … Continue reading →

Vermont May Make Insurance Cover Midwife Services

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Should private insurance companies be required to cover the cost of prenatal care, deliveries, and after care from a licensed midwife? This is the question currently being debated by lawmakers in Vermont. The Senate in Vermont has passed this bill. Now, it is up to the House of Representatives in Vermont to vote on it. Since the year 2000, the State of Vermont has been licensing midwives who are not nurses. It is perfectly legal for couples in Vermont to seek the services of a licensed midwife, instead of choosing a hospital to give birth in. However, not all private … Continue reading →

Finding a Midwife

We had decided to go with a midwife shortly before we starting trying to conceive. After reading “A Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth” by Henci Goer and several other similar books, I started looking for midwives in our area and there weren’t any! The closest midwives were at least two hours away. So I called them up and we took a day to visit them (they were 20 minutes from each other). Talking to the different midwives was a great experience. They answered all my questions and I really felt prepared to go with either of the two … Continue reading →

The Midwife Reflection

Tonight my wife began taking a trip down memory lane. She started by looking at the large number of photos and videos we’ve taken over the last two years. Everything from her progressing through the pregnancy to our son a couple of days ago at the park. This went on for a good long while (as we’ve got lots of material to go through). We really enjoyed seeing how much both we and our son has changed over the past couple of years. We’ve lived in three different places, had a number of different jobs, earned a degree, and we’re … Continue reading →

The Let’s Talk Blog Mid-Month Review

We’re halfway through the first month of the year, and already have touched on some interesting topics! I’ve really enjoyed reading everyones comments and hope that we can continue discussing pregnancy-related issues so openly. We opened the month by talking about pregnant bellies in Let’s Talk About Handling Unwanted Belly Touching. Let’s Talk About Handling Unwanted Belly Comments got several comments, and I’m not surprised – it’s a serious issue for many pregnant women. If you’re looking for help in choosing a baby name, Let’s Talk About Naming Your Baby offers plenty of suggestions – some well-known, and some not … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Who to Include at Your Homebirth

Giving birth is no doubt a personal and intimate time for a woman. Perhaps you already have an idea of whom you would like present at the birth of your child. Even more important is to decide whom you do not want present, for your comfort is the most important factor to consider. Sometimes there are people that are very eager to be present, but you aren’t comfortable with them being there. You will have to determine the best way to explain this to them, and remember that it is ultimately your decision who is there. If there are certain … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk Interview – With the Midwife

I conducted an interview with Eileen Denomme, a local homebirth midwife, to get an idea of what midwifery is all about. Here is what she had to say: Me: What led you to midwifery? Eileen: I think it was a combination of having 4 children born at home, and noticing the huge contrast between those and the hospital births my friends and family members were having. Eventually, people were asking me to attend their home births, and after 3 years of observing the senior midwife’s role during prenatals and home births, putting in my college studies and reading midwifery text … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Interviewing a Homebirth Midwife

Apart from fees and insurance inquiries, there are many questions to consider when seeking midwifery care. Consider asking the following questions when interviewing a homebirth midwife: 1) How many births have you attended, and how many were successful homebirths? What is your rate of transfer? Do you transfer if the mom desires pain relief, or only in emergencies? 2) Do you have references that I can contact? (It is always a good idea to call a few of the references provided.) 3) What are your expectations of clients during pregnancy? (This will probably be included in the provided reading material. … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Celebrity Births

Ricki Lake Stephen and Tabitha King Lucy Lawless (at right) Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee Cindy Crawford John Leguiziamo and his wife Lisa Bonet and Lanny Kravitz Erykah Badu Julianne Moore Kelly Preston and John Travolta Demi Moore with Bruce Willis Meryl Streep and husband Nelly Furtado Micheal Landon and wife Noah Wylie and wife Carrie Ann Moss Laura Dern with Ben Harper Morgan Spurlock and wife Patricia Arquette Can you tell what all these celebrities have in common? Besides being famous, they have all delivered one or more of their children in the comfort of their own homes. Why … Continue reading →

Let’s Talk About Finding a Gift for Your Midwife

When you hire someone to catch your baby, they ought to be someone you can trust and confide in. As it often happens when a woman hires a homebirth midwife, the relationship can even be taken a step further. This is generally due to the long appointment visits, where a woman will get to know and like her midwife. Many women keep in contact with their midwives after developing a special bond with them during pregnancy and childbirth. Also, they play a pivotal role in a very special time in your life. As this can surely happen with doctor or … Continue reading →