Midwifery



  • Gentle Christian Midwife
  • CPM - Certified Professional MidwifeNationally certified by the North American Registry of Midwives
  • Serving Eastern and Central Oklahoma

    (918) 284-3609

Pregnancy
Pregnancy Advice to feel better
American Congress of OBGYN advice
How Your Baby Grows
Pregnancy Precautions FAQ
Father's Guide to Pregnancy

Gotta eat the good stuff
no caffeine please!
nurtition from birthways
Fit For 2 (RECOMMENDED)



Coping with the pain
The main way: be informed, the more you know, the more relaxed you'll be
The Triangle: fear, tension, pain cylcle
  • fear of not knowing what to expect makes us tense up
  • tension creates pain (resisting contractions makes them more intense)
  • pain creates fear
picture location
bath vs epidural
water helps
a million ways to be okay :)
Natural labor pain management
give births with confidence


Natural Childbirth 
Natural Childbirth resources 
Childbirth and Care Options for you 
Natural care and options 

Homebirth 
Homebirth- Give Birth the Way You Want
Outcomes of planned home births with certified professional midwives: large prospective study in North America
Landmark Study Shows Giving Birth at Home is Safe
Why Homebirth- Midwifery Today
Homebirth- American Pregnancy Association


David Anderson, PhD, discusses economic benefits of homebirth

There is hope!
It's okay to disagree with doctors! YOU'RE in charge.. it's YOUR birth
You're paying them ;)
A Timely Birth: Postdates, Induction risks, Prematurity, SROM
VBAC: vaginal birth after cesarean is possible!
postpone immediate cutting of cord
Can a chiroprator help your baby?

Other Relevant Journal Articles
Probiotics in Pregnancy Have Healthier Babies (particularly reduce risk of baby with eczema)
Baby Junk Food: Breast Milk vs Formula food
Vitamin B12 Just as Important as Folic Acid in Expecting Mothers (opinion)
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