15 Minutes With: Jennie Joseph, LM, CPM, Talks Midwifery, Maternal Health and Maternal Mortality in the U.S.
With U.S. maternal death rates on the rise, Joseph is helping put the spotlight on the importance of midwives
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FAQs About Delivery, Breastfeeding and Postpartum Care with Multiple Sclerosis
Having a baby while living with MS? Get answers to your questions about delivery, breastfeeding and postpartum care
Postpartum Hemorrhage Is a Deadly Problem
Here’s what you need to know about the leading cause of pregnancy-related death worldwide
Can Living in the U.S. Increase Your Risk of Preterm Birth?
Women in the U.S. are more likely to give birth early compared to women in other developed nations. What makes the U.S. different?
Hypertension Forced Me to Have My Baby Preterm. There Were No Warning Signs.
Being 42 years old, I knew I was at a higher risk for pregnancy complications, but this came out of nowhere and turned my world upside down
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Preterm Birth
1 baby in 10 is born too soon in the U.S. each year. Is your baby at risk?
Trying to Avoid Racist Health Care, Black Women Seek out Black Obstetricians
In addition to shared culture and values, a Black physician can offer Black patients a sense of safety, validation and trust
Pregnant Women’s Brains Show Troubling Signs of Stress – but Feeling Strong Social Support Can Break Those Patterns
Just feeling that there's someone out there she can count on can help a mom-to-be
Working as a Rainbow Doula Lets Me Be Myself
I love creating a safe space in the birthing room, empowering my LGBTQ+ clients and advocating for them during the birth process.
A Midwife's Take on How Birth Is 'Managed' in the US
Each labor and delivery is different, so there's no one "right" way to do it. But this midwife thinks it may be time to take a new look at birth practices and interventions in the U.S.
The Surprising Mental-Health Consequences of General Anesthesia During Birth
A new study finds a strong link between general anesthesia and postpartum depression.
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