Midwives of New Jersey

12/14/2025

Avoiding Cesarean: What is a Doula?

Having a doula involved in your pregnancy, labor and birth has been proven in studies to increase your odds for a va**nal birth.

12/14/2025

OB's Encouraged to Use a More Hands-Off Approach-To Act Like MIDWIVES

ACOG asking OB'S & medically-minded Midwives to practice like Midwives. Midwifery Model recognizes normalcy of pregnancy, birth & lactation.

12/13/2025

4 Easy Ways to Improve S***m Health.

S***m health suffers from toxins, stress, & electromagnetic force. Here are 4 Easy ways to Improve S***m Health in the Next 80 Days.

12/13/2025

5 Ingredients in the Recipe to Surviving Pregnancy

Surviving Pregnancy - the Dreaded 1st Trimester Oh the excitement that follows a positive pregnancy test! A family bubbles over with the anticipation of

12/12/2025

5 Reasons People are Traveling from New York City to Midwives of New Jersey for their Birth

Midwives of New Jersey is the bastion of birth choice in New Jersey and families are willing to travel from NYC for their obstetric care.

12/11/2025

Feeling Puffy? 8 Ways to Reduce Swelling In Pregnancy.

Swelling in pregnancy is common. Women report more swelling during the 3rd trimester. Here are 10 things you can do to reduce swelling.

12/11/2025

How to Write the Best Birth Plan.

A well-written birth plan introduces the patient & her partner, describes the birth they are hoping for, & lists preferences they have.

12/10/2025

Most women are not given the choice of whether to give birth va**nally after a cesarean section in New Jersey. Access to a true attempt at a VBAC is rare. In most cases, the woman is told VBAC is too dangerous and her repeat cesarean is scheduled.

The Midwives of NJ are pleased to offer Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section (VBAC) as an option to our clients.

12/09/2025

You are likely SUPER interested in having a perineum that stretches and springs back rather than one that does not stretch and then tears (or stretches so slowly that your provider is tempted to perform an episiotomy). Here are a few tips for a “springy” va**na!
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12/08/2025

COVID-19 Has a Formidable Foe: Vitamin D

A healthy human immune system is stronger than COVID-19 virus and a healthy immune system demands Vitamin D to be at its very best.

12/08/2025

Pre-planning pregnancy is a good idea.

Pre-planning pregnancy is a good idea Many people just find themselves pregnant one day without any prior preparation.  Even if they “planned” their

12/08/2025

We truly believe that waterbirth is the single best thing to happen to birth, ever! Not only does it provide women with an alternative method for pain relief, but it enables us to create a sacred space for them to labor and deliver their babies.

The Midwives of NJ are experts in waterbirth. Immersion in water alleviates pressure, decreases pain & promotes independent birthing.