Second baby, first home birth. Powerful, buttery, & beautifully documented (they’re professionals at this… can you tell?!). In Bridget’s own words, she is built to birth! As an experienced doula and childbirth educator, Bridget has shared her birth story and video footage in addition to lots of helpful labor tips. We were so honored to witness Bridget take her own advice in the moment! Welcome, baby Ava!
Bridget tells her birth story here:
Watch her birth video here:
COVID-19
INFO ZONE
We will continue to update this page as emerging evidence and guidelines become available.
art by Cel Campbell
Evidence Based Birth Research Updates (scroll to the bottom)
Aviva Romm - Integrative MD’s Approach (includes perinatal-specific info)
CDC - Use Masks to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 / Types of masks
We highly recommend KF94 / KN95 masks which can be found easily online. Choose carefully to avoid counterfeits.
Another effective + protective option is wearing a cloth mask over disposable mask. (“double masking”)
Any mask(s) you wear should be close-fitting, covering your entire nose + mouth without air gaps around the top, bottom, or sides. Use clips or simply knot the ear loops to create a better seal.
UMass decision tool - “I’m pregnant. Should I get a COVID* vaccine?” (mRNA)
ACOG - Vaccinating Pregnant and Lactating Patients Against COVID-19
EBM Midwives are fully vaccinated + get regular COVID-19 PCR testing
Midwives wear N95 masks for visits and births, clients wear masks for visits
COVID-19 screening + temperature checks before visits
Fresh air ventilation and/or HEPA filtration during and in between visits
Tools + surfaces cleaned with medical-grade virucidal disinfectant between visits
Practice precautions adjusted as indicated re: local regulations + infection rates
Let your midwives know immediately if you, someone in your household, or someone you have had close contact display symptoms of or are diagnosed with COVID-19.
Follow masking, shelter-in-place, social distancing, and testing guidelines according to local and state health department orders + guidelines:
Avoid close and/or indoor contact with people outside of your household pod.
Keep indoor activities outside of the home to a minimum, opting only the essential ones (groceries, medical appointments, etc.)
Enjoy the great outdoors! If you’re with people outside of your household, practice proper masking and social distancing.