Fruitful Oaks Midwifery

05/13/2026

And this is why we need more midwives in rural areas!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1CMj276UWf/

In rural America, some hospitals are preparing for emergency room births as more labor units close. Here's the training they are taking >> https://www.investigatetv.com/2026/05/11/rural-hospitals-train-emergency-deliveries-maternity-deserts-expand/

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day!

05/06/2026

05/01/2026

We welcomed two babies during the month of April. Congratulations to their sweet families! We loved getting to be your birth team and part of your journey. 🫶 Here's looking to May and more babies to come!😉

03/28/2026

World Doula Week is wrapping up, but before it's over, we wanted to take a minute to remind everyone just how important doulas are to the Birthing Community.

Doulas make a difference—emotionally, physically, and mentally—helping families feel informed, empowered, and never alone.

We are so grateful for the doulas in our community and the heart they pour into every birth story. Thank you for all that you do!💛

Tag a doula you love or share how a doula has impacted your journey!

03/24/2026

Looking for a new brand? Let's learn from each other! Which brands and flavors should other mamas give a try?

03/18/2026

Tune in to tonight's 10pm broadcast on KSWO to watch an interview featuring Fruitful Oaks Midwifery! 🫶

02/26/2026

Not every day is filled with births — some days are for sharpening skills.

Last week we spent some time reviewing shoulder dystocia management, practicing positioning techniques and communication steps.

Shoulder dystocia happens when it happens, and can occur in the birth of big AND small babies, so when it happens we have to be prepared!
Preparation builds confidence.
Practice builds calm.

We’re committed to staying sharp for the families we serve.

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02/19/2026

🍊 While We Have a Little Break in Babies Being Born…

We’ve been up to other fun 👏

Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a condition in pregnancy where hormones can affect how your body processes sugar. Screening is important because untreated blood sugar imbalances can impact both mom and baby — and early identification allows us to support healthy outcomes.

So… we’ve been exploring additional screening and monitoring options.

The Fruitful Oaks team has been personally trialing the Stelo (10 days of glucose data) and the Dexcom G7 (15 days of continuous tracking).

We were a little nervous about insertion (you can probably tell from our faces 😅)…
but it was quick, simple, and completely painless.

Once it’s on, you don’t even know it’s there.

✨ The Stelo offers 10 days of real-life glucose trends — giving a broader picture than a single time-point test.

✨ The Dexcom G7 can be especially helpful for clients managing GDM — with continuous tracking and fewer finger pokes.

We believe in trying things ourselves before offering them to our clients.

If you’re interested in using the Stelo for your upcoming glucose screening, reach out to us for more information — we’re happy to talk through your options and see what might be the best fit for your pregnancy 💛

Informed choice. Thoughtful care. Always.
— The Fruitful Oaks Midwifery Team

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day has a funny way of turning into…
November babies. 😄🍁👶
We’ll be ready for all the love-day surprises. 😉😉
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Fruitful Oaks Midwifery Team 💗