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birthing

Your baby’s water world

Amniotic fluid is a dynamic liquid—it does a lot more than make for a cozy womb.

Patient Story

A Mayan connection

A new mom finds comfort when her nurse reveals they both speak a rare indigenous Mayan language.

Home births linked to higher infant death risks

Overall, the odds are still low.

Lights and Love Tree honors, memorializes loved ones

Proceeds support Ludington Hospital’s plans to build a new birthing center

Trying to prevent back labor?

Here's what you need to know about turning your baby—and potentially birth experience—around.

An Amish home birth

During a recent snow and ice storm, I awoke from a deep sleep to hear my cell phone ring. As a midwife, the phone is essential when you are involved in home birth and every night it’s less than eight inches from where I sleep. An extra charger is also necessary in case you are […]