Greater Cincinnati Midwifery

20/12/2024

https://greatercincinnatimidwifery.my.canva.site/

14/07/2023

There’s an endless list of reasons why I love being a midwife! The biggest reason I love being a midwife is because of YOU! I couldn’t be a midwife without our amazing families. I am so grateful for each and every one of you!

04/06/2023

Did you know that midwives attended 12% of all births in the US in 2021? That number is increasing YEARLY!
Why did you hire a midwife? Share your thoughts In the comments!

08/09/2020

GCM will be CLOSED from Thursday Sept. 3rd-Monday Sept. 14th.

Our staff midwife and their family are experiencing the loss of an Aunt and Father. We are grateful for your grace and patience during this time.

All current clients have been or will be contacted with updates for the week!

Again, thank you for your understanding, and love for our midwife.

-GCM Team

06/09/2020

Home birth transfer. Nobody wants it or envisions it.

But here me loud and clear -

YOU
DID
NOT
FAIL

For most low-risk mothers out of hospital births are safe and have a ton of benefits. And we should always have a backup plan. Births can easily go from Plan A - to Plan B - to sometimes Plan C. Flexibility and support are key.

With a skilled midwife the goal is to transfer *before* an emergency - I like to call them "yellow flags". They monitor several things and chart just as a nurse does - and when something seems "off" we discuss our options and what's best instead of waiting until there's a real emergency. That can look like many things - baby's heart tones, baby's position, dilation, mama's health, mama's endurance, and more...

I think this a common misconception with home births 1) you failed 2) it's unsafe. Unfortunately not all midwifery practices are the same and some have given them a bad name. Overtime, though, the home/hospital relationship is getting better and it makes me SO happy to see - this mama was completely treated with respect and her OB was 100% supportive in still helping this mama achieve her goal of a vaginal delivery. Her nurse was amazing, and I was able to stay with her as her doula after mannnnyyyy hours of labor - she worked so. stinking. hard. Her midwife was also treated with respect as she transferred care. Women birthing at home will never cease so a positive relationship can only be beneficial.

31/08/2020

Breech is just another variation of normal!
Having Birth Choices is a Human Right!

A glorious day for birth choices, informed consent, respecting autonomy in decision making and for this family. This home schooling mom had two previous cesarean sections when she found out she was pregnant with Di-Di Twins. Her Orange County midwife referred her to as pretty much her only option for a trial of labor. She really didn’t want another cesarean and needless to say there was not much support for her coming from the hospital based world. Early this morning, at 37 weeks, she and her husband and two sons welcomed these twins at home just before dawn. Baby boy A was breech. Baby girl B came head first 35 minutes later. Such an honor. We are all totally jazzed! 💞👶🏻👶🏻💞

20/08/2020

This is why it is important to have representation.

Bias in the medical system is literally killing us!

When black babies were cared for by black doctors, their mortality rate fell by 39 to 58 percent, compared to under the care of white doctors, new George Mason University research has found.

11/08/2020

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Beautiful image in celebration of a beautiful purpose 🤱 Did you know it’s ? The mission of the Native Breastfeeding Week community is to reflect on the diversity of Native Breastfeeding experiences while lifting its visibility.

Here’s are some powerful words from Breanne as a part of the Indigenous Motherhood+Breastfeeding Series captured by 🌻

“My name is Breanne Head from James Smith Cree Nation, Saskatchewan. I’m a 23 year old first time Mother who gave birth to my handsome Son, Zachariah Ezra Stoney Head. My partners name is Chaquille Stoney from Yellow Quill First Nation, SK. I’m a full time Mommy to my 2 month Son going on 3 months on June 16th. Breastfeeding to me is very peaceful. It brings joy to me & my Son knowing that he has everything that he needs, growing strong and healthy. When I gave birth to my Son, when I very first held him, he changed my life. When I very first heard him cry. It brought tears to my eyes and warmed my heart. I wouldn’t ask for anything to change this life. I love every moment I spend with my Son. He is a true angel that Creator gifted me. The bond that me and my Son have no one could understand. After I’m done breastfeeding my Son he has this big smile on his face and that tells me he’s nice and full also happy. Breastfeeding to me is the most greatest bond you can have with your newborn. I’m very thankful he choose me to be his Mother and I’m very proud to be breastfeeding him too.

I’m a first time Mommy to a 2 month handsome Son and my breastfeeding journey is going great for the both of us.”

21/07/2020

B***y The Baby!

Breastfeeding is the best way to protect your baby!

Breastfeeding mothers do not seem to be passing on the new coronavirus to their infants, and based on current evidence the benefits outweigh any potential risks of transmission, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

15/07/2020

My heart hurts so bad.
We only met once my dear but your light shined brighter than many others that’ve seen!

I’m so heartbroken that this happened to you, and I’m so sorry they let this happen to you.

Rest in Power Beautiful! We’ve got your baby 💔

Another PREVENTABLE death of Black Mother right here in Cincinnati. This is why we scream BLACK MOTHERS MATTER! This is ridiculous!

Donate, Share, and Say Her Name!

On June 23, 2020 Elizabeth delivered a beautiful baby girl Amiyah Elizabeth Jones. Days later on … Brittany Pitts needs your support for Elizabeth Hood Strong

14/07/2020

Hello Lovelies!

If anyone has any pictures of us at your birth and wouldn’t mind us using them to promote GCM, we would really appreciate it!

Also, how are your sweet little babies??
We miss you!

-Mama MacK ❤️

12/07/2020

YAAAAAASSSSSS!!!!!!

08/07/2020

Another preventable death of a Black Mother.

Support this family if you can! If not, please share!
Rest in Power my Love. You did not deserve this!