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Melissa F. Haley
19 hours ago5 min read
What is My Most Used Labor Tool? A TENS Unit!
For clients who want an unmedicated labor, a TENS unit is one of the most important tools. I can't carry a whole birthing tub in my...
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Melissa F. Haley
Feb 103 min read
Places to Give Birth: OMG Midwives at Hinsdale Hospital
A series in which I share my own experience of birth places around the Chicagoland area plus the data that we have available. There is no...
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Melissa F. Haley
Feb 37 min read
Should You Eat and Drink in Labor?
The very first time that I was at a small, local hospital that didn't allow laboring patients to eat or drink anything (ice chips only),...
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Melissa F. Haley
Jan 203 min read
Recipe: Rich Rich Granola for Postpartum Healing
You can make this luxurious and hearty granola recipe for your postpartum healing journey. It pairs well with almond milk for a quick,...
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Melissa F. Haley
Jan 136 min read
All the Things You Can Do with Your Placenta
Clients ask me all the time what they might be able to do with their placenta, and are surprised to find that they have many options!...
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Melissa F. Haley
Jan 67 min read
Dark Moon Reflections: 2024
When caterpillars go into their cocoons to transform into butterflies, they aren't just rearranging parts. They liquify. They turn...
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Melissa F. Haley
Dec 23, 20243 min read
Places to Give Birth in Chicago: Evanston Hospital
Part 4 in my series narrating a bit about what it is like to give birth in different locations around Chicago. Evanston Hospital is near...
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Melissa F. Haley
Nov 25, 20246 min read
Everything You Need to Prepare for an Induction
During the holidays, talk of induction inevitably comes up. Either from accounts online warning you about higher rates of induction...
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Melissa F. Haley
Nov 11, 20242 min read
Recipe: Protein Pumpkin Muffins for Pregnancy
This high-protein muffin is perfect for pregnancy and postpartum!
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