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We are raised to mind our manners, to live healthfully, to work hard, to observe the law, to be kind. These are the tenets of a solid, civil, healthy and productive society. Sure, nobody’s perfect. Thankfully, there is enough wiggle room in the world so that one honest mistake now and then doesn’t send our planet into free-falling chaos. When a woman becomes pregnant, she realizes that the game has changed, and there exists a new set of rules by … |
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It’s time to put a stake in the heart of the notion that we should expect a majority of women to suffer from the “Baby Blues”. It is normal for women to be labile and tired postpartum. It is not necessary for them to be miserable. Major depression with a postpartum onset and postpartum psychosis are found throughout history and around the world. The Baby Blues are endemic in a time and a place where women routinely receive grossly inadequate … |
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Having a baby turns a woman’s life upside down. Everything in her life changes dramatically after the birth of a baby. Many women are not prepared for the mixed feelings, especially the feelings of loss and anger, that are a normal part of the transition to new motherhood. It is very common for a new mother to feel sad, angry and anxious after having a baby. Approximately 80% of new mothers experience these feelings in a mild form called the … |
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Don’t midwives just deliver babies? Often people look at me with surprise when I mention that I see non-pregnant women for gyn care and family planning. “I thought midwives just deliver babies,” they say. And I am thrilled to be able to dispel a midwifery myth by sharing my experiences with teens. The other day Jessica* came in for an appointment with me at the urging of her mother. I could tell she was slightly embarrassed, yet she summoned her … |
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As the only RN in the office, my position serves many functions. I am a liaison between you, the client, and the midwives. While it is often difficult to contact one of the midwives directly, you can reach me and I can then direct your question or message to Robin or Kathy or Michelle. In addition, I may ascertain whether or not you need to come to the office to directly see them. I am also able to help with … |
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