Birth Choices: Interview with Homebirth Midwife Marcy Tardio

Marcy Tardio, CNM, LM is a licensed homebirth midwife in New York City, and has been practicing for over twenty-five years. She and Hannah recently got together to discuss the process of choosing a care provider for birth.

HH: Marcy, can you briefly explain the difference between an ObGyn (Obstetrician/Gynecologist) and a midwife?

MT: An ObGyn is a medical doctor. They are skilled at surgery, and providing high-risk care, but often they do not have experience with what normal looks like. Read More “Birth Choices: Interview with Homebirth Midwife Marcy Tardio” >

February 26, 2015December 17, 2015

The Pregnancy Journal of a Late Bloomer: Chapter 2

Hannah Haehn: Wrapping up the second trimester, which takes place week 13 through week 27, is a big shift in the pregnancy. You have passed the halfway mark and are now in countdown mode for baby’s arrival. The past few months you have experienced significant bodily changes and perhaps are feeling baby’s movements quite frequently now. Also, if you’ve asked to know the gender of your baby, this can be known during the second trimester!

There are so many things to think about and feel during this period. For some, the pregnancy starts to feel more “real” as your baby bump grows and more planning starts to take place.

February 4, 2015December 22, 2015

Fact vs. Myth: Pregnancy

Finding out you’re pregnant is life changing! Not only because of what’s to come but also because of the ways you alter and change your lifestyle during your pregnancy. There are so many differing options, old wives tales, medical recommendations, and personal opinions that it’s hard to sift through what’s fact and what’s myth when it comes to what you should do when you’re pregnant.

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Toni Munoz-Hunt Pregnancy Journal | Model Behaviors

January 22, 2015December 17, 2015

The Pregnancy Journal of a Late Bloomer: Chapter 1

Hannah Haehn: Pregnancy is a unique time in life. For all the experiences that we have in life, few are as rare. Because of this and because of the great wonder of life that is being formed during this time, it can be valuable to take note of even the smallest moments, emotions, feelings and changes. A pregnancy journal can be a wonderful place to do this, keeping your head in the “now,” as you reflect on the entire process. Your journal can also be a place to voice your fears, concerns, and doubts as you work through them in the inevitable reshaping and development of yourself as “parent.”

December 11, 2014December 22, 2015

Gift Ideas for New or Expecting Moms: Part Two

Check out Part One for great ideas for pre- or post-birth services for new or expecting moms!

For those of you who would love to give something tangible or send something in the mail, here are my five favorite items that you can wrap and ship!