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5 Ways to Encourage the Breastfeeding Relationship–Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

  We recognize and believe that breastfeeding is the healthiest source of nutrition for a baby, and that breastfeeding is a personal choice that should not be judged. No Mother should be shamed for her feeding choices.

Many people have heard that “breast is best,” and that is an accurate statement. Breastmilk is better for babies than formula.

The World Health Organization notes that…

4 Things You Should Know About “Due Dates”

4 Things You Should Know About Your Due Date

They are actually educated “Guess Dates”

Only 4-5% of babies are born on her/his Due Date…

“Post Term” refers to a pregnancy that extends to or beyond 42 weeks (not 40)

Gestation rates for normal pregnancies can vary by up to five weeks!

      “Due Dates” are actually educated “Guess Dates”

The commonly accepted way to calculate a due date is by…

Welcome Lori Bounds, CNM, to the See Baby Midwifery Team!

      See Baby welcomes Lorie Bounds, CNM as the 4th midwife at See Baby Midwifery!

   With a renewed sense of purpose, returning from practicing midwifery in a broad range of     birth settings from Home Birth, Birth Center and Atlanta Hospital based practices, See Baby Midwifery welcomes Lorie Bounds, CNM.  Lorie is reengaging the Atlanta Birth community by joining the See Baby Midwifery Team:…

Want to VBAC? 5 ways to Prepare for a Successful VBAC

  The term VBAC stands for “Vaginal Birth after Cesarean,” and in most cases is safer than scheduling a repeat cesarean. See Baby Midwifery and Dr. Bootstaylor believe in supporting many birth options, and that VBAC is a safe, and appropriate option for many Mothers and Families. In 2017 ACOG (The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) released new guidanceon TOLAC (Trial of Labor After…

Patient Testimonial; Shared Decision Making

At See Baby and See Baby Midwifery, one of the most important standards that drives our care is “shared decision making.” This includes an essential respect for Mothers and Families to be given information, choices, and options–something that should be more commonplace in Maternal Health, and healthcare in general. Shared decision making begins with a conversation, and that conversation…

VBAC Water Birth; an option fully supported by See Baby Midwifery & Dr. Bootstaylor

VBAC Water Birth; an option fully supported by See Baby Midwifery & Dr. Bootstaylor With patient autonomy and rights, comes responsibility of which this family fully embraced, knowingly and comfortably. On 03/20/18, parents Joanna & Bret Thompson joyously welcomed baby Dekan, 8’7″ with a Water Birth VBAC at Atlanta Medical Center (AMC) with Dr. Bootstaylor. This family’s journey was well…

Shared Decision Making-See Baby Atlanta

  At See Baby, See Baby Gynecology and See Baby Midwifery, we understand the importance and power of Shared Decision Making. When you are an active participant in your healthcare you recognize your empowerment, and the role that you have in your health. This is extremely important in all stages of life, including pregnancy and birth. To quote the National Learning Consortium on Shared Decision…

“…Midwives Could Improve Deficient U.S. Care…”

Read an excellent ProPublica article on how more Midwives in this country would likely improve outcomes for Mothers and Babies. Come out to Meet & Mingle with the See Baby Midwives and Dr Bootstaylor tonight, and every 4th Tuesday, at 6 pm in our office!   http://www.seebaby.org #SeeBaby #SeeBabyMidwifery #SeeBabyGYNecology #SeeBabyPediatrics #DrBootstaylor #BringBirthBack! #BirthOptions…