Meraki Midwives

05/18/2026

Using stage-specific lab ranges allows us to-

✨ Catch imbalances earlier
✨ Support baby’s development more effectively ✨ Prevent issues before they escalate
✨ Personalize your care plan

This isn’t about over-testing. It’s about interpreting your labs correctly for where you are. And that changes everything.

05/17/2026

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05/16/2026

Exciting Announcement ✨️

Congratulations to Ildiko Baugus, CPM, LM of
Meraki Midwives on being appointed Chair of the Midwifery Advisory Board and Jennifer Green, CPM, LM with serving as Vice-Chair.

We are proud to see strong leadership and passionate advocacy helping shape the future of midwifery care and support for families across our community. 🤍

05/15/2026

At Meraki, we believe prenatal care should be proactive, personalized, and thorough.

This sweet client’s story is a reminder that deeper lab work can make a huge difference in how moms feel during pregnancy and birth.

By identifying a profound iron deficiency early, we were able to support her with a targeted supplement plan, education, and reassurance every step of the way.

Because care isn’t just about checking boxes — it’s about truly listening, investigating, and supporting the mother.

For more information on detailed labs or care visit our website www.merakimidwives.com or email us at Midwives@merakimidwives.com

05/09/2026

The Tongue-Tie Epidemic - Why We Need to Pause Before We Cut

Across the world, more babies than ever are being diagnosed with “tongue tie.”
📈 United States - 866% increase (1997 to 2012)
📈 Australia - 420% increase (2006 to 2016)
📈 Some regions - over 3,000% increase

Yet breastfeeding rates have not improved.

Over her 50-year career, Dr Robyn Thompson observed a worrying trend of parents being told their baby needed oral surgery within hours/days of birth, often before gentle breastfeeding support was even offered.

Painful ni***es, fussiness at the breast, or milk-transfer concerns are often blamed on “ties.”
But in many cases, these issues can be resolved with small adjustments to positioning and attachment...

Not surgery.

Even more concerning is that frenotomy is often marketed as a simple, painless procedure.
In reality, it can be quite painful for babies, sometimes repeated multiple times, and carries real risks - bleeding, infection, oral aversion, and loss of oral coordination that can make breastfeeding harder.

The truth is, only a very small percentage of babies truly need a surgical release.

For most, gentle fine-tuning to optimise oral function and face-to-breast symmetry is enough to restore comfort and connection.

Before agreeing to surgery, Dr Robyn's encouragement for every mother is to ask:
🌸 What are the benefits and risks?
🌸 What are the alternatives?
🌸 Can we try gentle adjustments first?

Surgery should never be the first intervention.
It should be a carefully considered last resort, after time, observation, and skilled support.

Because protecting your baby’s oral function begins with understanding, not intervention. 💛

We’ve seen so many families find relief and success without surgery - gentle, pain-free breastfeeding through informed support and education.

You can read their stories here → https://vist.ly/4djxa

Every woman and baby deserve care that is respectful, informed, and free from fear or pressure.

You have the right to make decisions that feel right for you and your baby, with confidence, not coercion 💕

05/09/2026

05/05/2026

Something beautiful is on the way… designed to support you through every step of your journey.

Trust your body.
Trust your baby.
Trust what’s coming next.

We can’t wait to share this with you! 💙

Comment below and take a guess 👀

04/24/2026

You’ve probably been told: “Your labs are normal.”

But here’s the problem— Standard lab ranges are based on the general population.

They don’t account for:
• The demands of pregnancy
• Nutrient needs for fetal development
• Preconception optimization

So something can be “normal”… but still not ideal for growing a baby.

That’s why we use pregnancy-specific functional ranges— to support optimal, not just acceptable.

For more information visit our website www.merakimidwives.com or email us at Midwives@merakimidwives.com

04/20/2026

Childbirth education classes offered here at the Meraki office with

For more information visit or www. Blissfulbabysteps.com

04/15/2026

There’s power in knowing what’s going on inside your body 🤍
Detailed labs + intentional support = a completely different pregnancy experience.

For more information on detailed labs or care visit our website or email us at Midwives@merakimidwives.com