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If you are considering a home-birth, these are the most popular Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) supporting home-births in the Fayetteville area and in Moore County:.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a midwife and a doula? Well, you’re not alone because this is question is asked on a weekly basis when families are looking for support.
In 2011 and 2015, I welcomed my first two daughters and breastfed them both with minor discomfort for 6 months. I was unaware at the time that there should be no discomfort while breastfeeding. More about that later…
When I look back on my nursing journey, bittersweet memories come to mind and stir my heart.
However, when my daughter arrived at the beginning of my second year of residency, I found myself having to return to 12+ hour shifts at only eight weeks postpartum. My plan was to exclusively pump with a goal of making it to six months.
I have breastfed both of our children 2.5+ years. I pumped at work for approximately 21 months with each child. I had a very difficult journey pumping at work with both of our children. It was even worse with my first.
There is a difference between providers who are VBAC supportive versus ones who are more VBAC “tolerant”.
In The United States, 1 in 3 babies are born via cesarean section delivery. The reason for cesarean births can vary due to pregnancy complications, medical conditions, elective choice, or a result following a trial of labor. No matter what the reason, we want to bring visibility to those who have experienced cesarean birth in recognition of April being Cesarean Awareness Month.
In 2021, approximately 32% of all live births in the United States were cesarean section deliveries (this includes first-time and repeat cesareans). The rate of first-time cesarean section deliveries for women was 22%. After experiencing a cesarean delivery, 87% of women plan to deliver their next baby via repeat cesarean section while the other 13% plan for a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean)..