Bring Back Lying In

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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 …

After the Baby: Postpartum Depression or Just the Baby Blues?

Full Circle Womens Health

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 …

Dispelling midwifery myths, one blog post at a time…

Michelle Chiafulio

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 …

The Nurse at Full Circle Women’s Health

Judi Liebert

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 …

The Medical Assistant at Full Circle Women’s Health

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As the Medical Assistant at Full Circle Women’s Health, I am the person who greets you in the waiting area, completes your vitals, and gets you ready for your visit with our midwives. It is my responsibility to ensure that each of our patients has an easy and seamless experience with our practice. We accept many women/couples who are transferring their care to us from another practice, which makes obtaining medical records prior to your first visit a must. Obtaining …

Strength

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Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to think of having hope and instantly get it? Wouldn’t it be nice to dream about having courage and you suddenly feel brave and fearless? It would be great to rip off the word strength and suddenly feel like you can overcome anything. In my practice I have been trying to inspire others to have the courage to continue or the strength to know that the hard times will pass. However, clients often …