Midwives of New Jersey

03/15/2026

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.

03/14/2026

7 Tips to De-Stress When Trying to get Pregnant

The chronic effects of stress on a woman can negatively affect conception, pregnancy, and birth and release cortisol and catecholamines.

03/14/2026

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.

03/13/2026

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

03/12/2026

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.

03/12/2026

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.

03/11/2026

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.

03/10/2026

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.

03/09/2026

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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03/09/2026

Join our Playgroup in Guttenberg New Jersey! You can chat with other Moms while your kids enjoy playing. Email Mothercare@womenswellnessnj.com to register.
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03/09/2026

Trying to Get Pregnant? 3 Questions to Ask

The decision to have a child is a big step for a couple. Once the decision to try and get pregnant is made, they hope to get a positive pregnancy

03/09/2026

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.