LCM Moms & More This Wednesday, 8/1/12

LCM Moms & More Meeting this Wednesday!

Michelle & Cody, oh so long ago!

The LCM Moms & More Group meets twice a month. 

We meet on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

Drop in for tea, conversation, parenting support and cute baby viewing!

All are welcome -moms, dads, grandparents, parents-to-be, midwives, babies, kids. 

If you want to join us, we want to have you! 

Where:    The Guild House of St Paul's Church                              

               23 State St.

               Troy, NY 12180

When:     2 PM to 4 PM

              Wednesday, August 1, 2012

   

May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Boaz Levi

In the Old Testament there is a story of Ruth's great love for Boaz. Like that Boaz, this Baby Boaz Levi is deeply loved by Ruth. And he is loved by two other sisters. And eight brothers. And Mommy. And Daddy. And his midwife. And his Grandparents. And his Great Grandparents. And....


Welcome Boaz, may your life always be filled with love!


May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Who has home births with LCM? Occupations

Who has homebirths, anyway?

In the first three years of Local Care Midwifery, PLLC, a great variety of folks have joined our practice, received attentive midwifery care and yes, given birth in their own homes. (Over 93% of clients who started labor at home with LCM, birthed safely and sweetly, at home.) Who would do that? Well, a

 great variety of folks would!

Listed below is sample of the variety of occupations that I have happily written on birth certificates since 2009. Unless stated otherwise, the home birthing mother's occupation is listed.

(While all moms work during pregnancy, this LCM mom actually worked during her labor!)

Librarians, lots of librarians

Full time moms and homemakers

Graphic designers

College professors

Musicians

Teachers, lots of teachers

Nuclear physicists (one mom, several dads)

Computer programmers and software specialists

Farmers

Pharmacists
Nurses (and an ER Doctor dad)
Artists

Engineers (a few moms, many dads)

Students 

Lawyers (mom and dads)

Nurses

Office workers

Gardeners

Spiritual Medium

Salespeople

Physical therapist

Exercise instructor

Photographer

Social Workers

Psychologist

Writers

See also Midwfery, Mothering & Me post from today

May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

MM&M: The Work of Midwifery & Mothering

Hello Good Friend! 


It is Friday and I present you with a new Midwifery, Mothering & Me post, The Work of Midwifery & Mothering. Whatever your work today might be, I hope you have a moment to just enjoy the moment.


May all babies be born into loving hands...






K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

The Work of Midwifery & Mothering

Midwifery is hard work.

Mothering is hard work.

Combining midwifery and mothering is really hard work.

At the age of 21, I started work in the world of midwifery. I was a midwife assistant in a busy planned home birth practice. I saw various midwives trying to balance the demands of children and demands of pregnant/laboring/birthing/postpartum clients. I saw that sometimes the child won, and sometimes the client won. But when torn between the two, the midwife hardly ever won. To Read More

Amy Romano at Bard College

This Sunday, July 22, midwife and author Amy Romano will be speaking at Bard College. She will be presenting on her new book, Optimum Care in Childbirth:The Case for a Physiologic Approach.


Don't miss this opportunity to hear Amy's wit and wisdom in person.


Hope to see you there!

 

May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Rona Jean

Life is good with momma watching over you.

Welcome Baby Rona!

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Peri Ismet

Birthday girl Peri's arrival on July 11,made her big sister very, very happy.

Welcome Baby Peri Ismet!

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

LCM Moms & More 7/18/12

This Wednesday, July 18, 2012
LCM Moms & More is hosting Sling Babies.


Come by and try out slings, have something cool to drink, or just sit and visit awhile.

The LCM Moms & More Group meets twice a month. 

We meet on the first and third Wednesday of every month.

Drop in for tea, conversation, parenting support and cute baby viewing!

All are welcome -moms, dads, grandparents, parents-to-be, midwives, babies, kids. 

If you want to join us, we want to have you! 

Where:    The Guild House of St Paul's Church                               

               23 State St.

               Troy, NY 12180

When:     2 PM to 4 PM

              Wednesday, July 18, 2012

   
May all babies be born into loving hands...

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Baby Judah Issachar Eden

Introducing Judah Issachar Eden born on July 9th, 2012.

May he grow to be as big and strong as his namesakes.

Welcome Baby Judah!

May all babies be born into loving hands... 


 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

MM&M: Sharing My Birthday

Happy Friday! The new Midwifery, Mothering & Me post entitled 'Sharing My Birthday' is up. Hope you enjoy.


Here are pictures of the birthday girls:

July 11, 1961

July 11, 2010

July 11, 2011

      

July 11, 2012

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

Sharing My Birthday:

Three years ago, I started a small, business, Local Care Midwifery, in Troy, NY. I provide health care for women and attend planned home births. As a NY Licensed Midwife, I get to care for woman of all ages. As my own employer, I also get to see sweet babies born at home, two to four times a month. I love my work!

My birthday is in the middle of the summer, July eleventh. It has always been one of my favorite days. READ MORE

HomeBirth Fundamentalism: Part 2

Hello! It is Friday it is time for another Midwifery, Mothering & Me post.  Enjoy!

May all babies be born into loving hands...

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com

HomeBirth Fundamentalism: Part 2

Unassisted birth

Free birth

DIY birth

Unhindered birth

From Wikipedia:

Unassisted childbirth refers to the process of intentionally giving birth without the assistance of a medical or professional birth attendant.It is also known as freebirth, DIY (do-it-yourself) birth, unhindered birth, unassisted home birth, and couples birth.

Several years ago, I was asked to attend a home birth but to promise that I would do nothing no mater what happened. I clarified, "Even if the baby is in trouble and is not breathing?" The answer was "Yes." I said no.

Earlier this week, I was interviewed by someone who was looking for a midwife who would agree to do no prenatal care, order no blood tests or ultrasounds but agree to come to the birth, "just in case". I said no.

While I have an intellectual understanding of why some are drawn to these things, I choose to not participate. As a planned home birth midwife, I choose to participate in prenatal, birth and postpartum care with my clients. Read More

LCM Moms & More July 4th

Join us for a Celebratory LCM Moms & More


Where: LCM
            213 Pawling Ave
            Troy, NY 12180


When:  Wen. July 4, 2012
            2 PM to 4 PM


Why:   Because we like babies, 
           bubble blowing, fresh lemonade 
           and each other!

May all babies be born into loving hands... 

 K. Michelle Doyle, CNM, NYS LM
www.localcaremidwifery.com
www.localcaremidwifery.blogspot.com