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Aug 6, 20235 min

Wild West Birth: What Is The Future Of Midwifery In Wyoming?

I received an email from an out-of-state student midwife today. She is finishing her degree in her current location and weighing whether...

Feb 14, 20232 min

To My Postpartum Body on Valentine’s Day

It has taken me two years to begin to see the beauty in my postpartum body. That vision is still a work in progress, but every day it’s...

Aug 17, 20221 min

The Three Rs of Childbirth

Penny Simkin most famously described the 3 Rs of Childbirth as “the essence of coping in labor.” While a conscious effort can be made to...

Mar 6, 20222 min

What Happens When I’m 10 Centimeters Dilated?

Once your cervix reaches full dilation, you still may not be “ready” to push. A few things are happening even after you reach 10...