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August 29th! Come do a car seat check and stop by and see me!
08/21/2026

August 29th! Come do a car seat check and stop by and see me!

Things we should all be aware of and know contact info for.
08/17/2026

Things we should all be aware of and know contact info for.

08/13/2026

Healthy communities begin with healthy families—and skilled midwives play an important role in supporting both.

Through evidence-informed care, education, and compassionate support, midwives help families navigate pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period with confidence. Their work extends beyond clinical care, fostering trust, empowering informed decision-making, and connecting families with the resources they need.

Every knowledgeable midwife strengthens the community they serve. Every family supported creates a ripple effect that reaches partners, children, and future generations.

At ATMMTP, we're committed to advancing the quality and accessibility of midwifery in Texas through education, advocacy, and professional development. By preparing skilled, compassionate midwives, we're investing in healthier families and stronger communities across our state.

Because when communities have access to exceptional midwifery care, everyone benefits.

I witness women grow and change through the process. I, myself, am not the same woman I was before I birthed my babies...
08/03/2026

I witness women grow and change through the process. I, myself, am not the same woman I was before I birthed my babies.

08/03/2026

So delighted to see this as RCOG policy, and much appreciation to authors, especially obstetrician Andrew Weeks who has been advocating for 'optimal cord management' for decades..
"The minutes after birth are now recognised as a time of remarkable change within the baby and we have learned that interfering with this natural process can cause potential harm...
Early cord clamping will result in the baby having a lower blood volume as it is estimated that a baby at full term will receive around 30% of its total blood volume from placental transfer via the umbilical cord. The decision on timing to clamp the umbilical cord should be based on observations of the baby, its heart rate and breathing rather than a predefined interval after birth. Also, the palpable pulsation of the cord is unrelated to the blood flowing back and forth therefore it should not be used to guide the time when clamping occurs. Clamping at the placental end allows some blood in the cord to transfer to the newborn. There are other benefits to the baby from the placental transfer of blood such as transfer of stem cells."
Free full text here https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1471-0528.70269?campaign=wolearlyview

07/27/2026

I have seen epidurals be beneficial but I’ve also seen them lead to the cascade or interventions. Use your BRAIN to help decide if an epidural is an intervention you want.

***if you don’t know what I’m talking about you should sign up for my next birth class series!***

07/23/2026

Did you know the Quad Cities Birth Fair features more than solely birth vendors? There’s also a variety of local food trucks joining in on the fun too! ☀️

You’ll be able to grab a tasty treat from…
➡️ Mi Oaxaca MI Oaxaca
➡️ Fat Sacks Fat Sacks
➡️ Sips & Pours Co SIPS & POURS CO.
➡️ Sweet Shardaes Sweet Shardae

Third Annual QC Birth Fair
🗓️ August 29 from 10am-2pm
📍 MercadoOnFifth Moline, Illinois

See you there!

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