Mother Me Midwifery

04/14/2026

Life! Fascinating ❤️

Scientists have revealed a detailed "atlas" of the placenta and uterus, showing how these unique tissues grow and evolve throughout pregnancy. In charting this new map, the scientists revealed a subtype of cell that had never been described before and appears to be unique to pregnancy.

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04/12/2026

YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
END THE USE OF ABORTED CHILDREN IN SCIENCE!

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04/11/2026

March was a banner month for Mother Me Midwifery!
10 births
5 first time mamas
11 babies
1 set of twins
Some intense moments ......
Cord avulsion 🩺
Hemorrhage‼️
1 heart-shaped uterus ❣️
Manual removal of the placenta .... 😱

ALL mamas and babies are well and thriving .... God is so GOOD! to Him be all glory and honor and power, forever!

04/09/2026

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Western birth customs and why they may influence labor flow and pelvic movement. Across nearly all of human history, women often delivered in upright positions such as standing, kneeling, or squatting, which make use of gravity and can expand the pelvic outlet by as much as 20 to 30% compared with lying flat on the back.

By contrast, in many Western hospitals today, about two thirds of women give birth in supine or semi recumbent positions, lying on the back, because of standardized medical routines, provider convenience, and interventions like epidurals.

This change appears to reduce usable pelvic space and is linked in some studies to longer labor, more interventions, and greater maternal exhaustion because the pelvis does not open as fully as it can when upright.

Evidence from an expanding body of research suggests that upright and sacrum friendly birth positions such as standing, squatting, kneeling, and hands and knees can help shorten labor stages, improve uterine efficiency, and lower medical interventions for many women when used safely with proper support.

While every birth choice depends on medical circumstances and personal preference, understanding the biomechanical advantages of position and pelvic expansion can help expectant mothers discuss options with caregivers and support better natural birth outcomes.

04/04/2026

It can literally help repair physical wounds and reduce inflammation.
Recent research shows oxytocin exerts significant anti-inflammatory effects and speeds recovery from physical ailments including oral ulcers. University of Zurich found hostility hinders healing while positive physical engagement boosts oxytocin levels to facilitate faster recovery. Healthy intimate connections provide tangible biological advantages for healing.
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Source: Frontiers in Psychology (2014)

04/03/2026

04/03/2026

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During the rubella epidemic of 1964, doctors in Philadelphia began advising pregnant women who contracted rubella to abort their babies due to fear of Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) which can affect the unborn child. The aborted babies were immediately sent to the science labs of Dr. Stanley Plotkin who isolated the virus RA273, translated as: R=Rubella, A=Abortion, 27=27th aborted baby, 3=3rd tissue explanted that contained the live rubella virus.

And although he had successfully isolated the virus that would eventually be used in the rubella vaccine on the market today, it didn’t stop there. In subsequent research papers Dr. Plotkin noted another 40 aborted babies were dissected to obtain further virus samples. This means there were at least 67 babies electively aborted just to obtain the virus for the rubella vaccine. And what about that WI-38 cell line used to culture the virus? Dr. Leonard Hayflick graphically describes his research and the aborted babies that were shipped from Sweden to his labs at the Wistar Institute in Philadelphia in several research papers. WI-38 translates as Wistar Institute, specimen number 38.

Before perfecting his work there were 32 elective abortions to produce the WI-38 cell line. In six of the abortions, multiple organs were dissected and numbered, hence the difference between the number of abortions and the WI-38 designation.
That’s 99 elective abortions for the rubella vaccine alone.

Plotkin et al, Attenuation of RA 2713 Rubella Virus in WI-38 Human Diploid Cell, American Journal of Diseases of Children, Vol. 118, pp 178-179, August 1969

Chang TH, Moorhead PS, Boue JG, Plotkin SA, Hoskins JM. Chromosome studies of human cells infected in utero and in vitro with rubella virus. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1966 May;122(1):236-43

L. Hayflick and P.S. Moorhead, The Serial Cultivation of Human Diploid Cell Strains, Experimental Cell Research Vol 25, pp 585-621, 1961

L. Hayflick, The Limited In Vitro Lifetime of Human Diploid Cell Strains, Experimental Cell Research, Vol 37, pp 614-636 1964

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04/03/2026

A hidden risk inside motherhood's miracle. A new study has raised serious concerns about how the uterus is closed after cesarean deliveries, revealing that the most commonly used method may carry hidden dangers for long-term maternal health.
Researchers found that single-layer suturing, a technique widely used to close the uterine incision, could increase the risk of uterine rupture in future pregnancies. It may also lead to complications like chronic pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and problems with placenta attachment. These risks often stay undetected for years, surfacing only when the next pregnancy or medical issue occurs.
The uterus, after a C-section, requires strong healing. But when closure isn’t done in a way that supports long-term tissue integrity, it can result in thinning of the uterine wall and a higher chance of rupture during labor. This not only endangers the mother but also the baby.
Double-layer closure methods, although more time-consuming, have shown better outcomes in maintaining uterine strength. Yet many hospitals still rely on the single-layer method for speed and efficiency.
This study urges a rethinking of surgical protocols in obstetrics, prioritizing future safety over immediate convenience. The researchers call for more widespread adoption of safer closure methods and informed discussions between doctors and patients.
For millions of women, C-sections are life-saving. But they shouldn’t come with long-term risks hidden beneath the surface.
This research is a call to re-evaluate routine practices and put women’s future health first because childbirth should be the beginning of life, not the quiet start of complications.

04/02/2026

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