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6 myths about using a certified nurse midwife during pregnancy
Midwifery has been around for centuries to advise and assist women during childbirth. Today’s certified…
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Women’s health care: Who is the right provider for me?
Finding the right women’s health clinic close to home is important and possible. We can…
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Looking for a positive childbirth experience? Start with a birth plan
Every birth is different. However, according to womenshealth.gov, labor and delivery lasts up to 15…
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Pregnancy weight gain: Balancing the ups and downs
Weight gain. It’s something most women never want to deal with in their lifetime. Unfortunately,…
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Midwife & Mom: One patient’s pregnancy and delivery experience – Part 2
On June 1, 2019, baby VanDreese was ready to enter the world. However, baby VanDreese…
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Midwife & Mom: One patient’s pregnancy and delivery experience – Part 1
Katie VanDreese is a certified nurse midwife for Marshfield Clinic Health System, but beyond that,…
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The Rounds: The midwife method
Before, during and after a pregnancy, midwives provide a special level of hands-on care to…
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Who are midwives? One midwife describes her role
“With woman” is the literal meaning of the word midwife. That’s exactly how Katie Van…
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Pregnancy fact vs. fiction: Gender prediction, no baths?
Do you know fact from fiction when it comes to advice and information you hear…
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