Choosing the Best Pediatrician for Your Baby
Overview A pediatrician is the primary care provider for your child from birth through early adulthood. They…
Tips to Advocate for Yourself with Your Doctor or Midwife
Overview Fifty years ago, you went to the doctor, and whatever they told you was the correct…
Understanding Your Care Team from Pregnancy to Postpartum
Overview This article examines your care team during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Your primary care provider is…
Do You Really Need a Doula?
Overview A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to…
Autonomy
Overview Autonomy may not be the first thing you think about when you think of pregnancy or…
Centering Pregnancy & Group Prenatal Care
Overview The traditional model of medical care faces increasing challenges. Factors like increasing health care costs, limitations…
Informed Consent
Overview Informed consent is a basic component of communication between medical professionals and patients. True informed consent…
Waiting for Your First Prenatal Appointment
Overview Your first prenatal appointment usually isn’t until you are eight weeks pregnant. For many expecting moms,…
The Doctor or Midwife On Call
Overview When you choose a doctor or midwife, you need to ask if they will be present…
Your Health Insurance & the Calendar Year
Overview January first is an important date for your health insurance. The start of a new calendar…
Doula
Overview A doula is a trained professional in childbirth and provides emotional, physical, and educational support to…
Communicating With Your Doctor or Midwife
Overview A recurring issue I hear about from many expecting moms is that you are getting pushback…
Midwife or OBGYN?
Overview Should you see a Midwife or OBGYN? Your care provider is the cornerstone of your prenatal…
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