Notes from the practice
The Blog.
Written by Abiana — informed, direct, warm. Not academic, not generic wellness content. Real notes for real families.
Evidence
Home Birth vs. Hospital Birth: What the Evidence Actually Says
A look at the recent meta-analyses on home birth safety for low-risk pregnancies — what the data shows, and what it doesn't.
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Care Models
What Does a Midwife Do? (And How Is That Different From a Doula?)
The clearest explanation I can give of the difference between primary medical care and labor support. Both matter — they're just not the same thing.
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What to Expect
The Visit Schedule: What to Expect from Prenatal to Postpartum
From your first prenatal visit at week 8 to your six-month postpartum check-in — here's what every visit looks like and why it matters.
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Personal
How I Became a Midwife: Abiana's Story
From my grandmother in Senegal to a NARM exam in 2024 — the journey, the people, and why this work chose me.
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Wellness
Nutrition in Pregnancy: What Your Midwife Wants You to Know
Beyond prenatal vitamins. The food, herbs, and rituals I recommend — and the ones I gently push back on.
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VBAC
VBAC at Home: Candidacy, Safety, and What to Ask
If you've had a cesarean and you're considering a vaginal birth after, here's what we screen for and how the conversation goes.
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Day-to-day from the practice. Birth stories, herbal notes, and the quieter moments of midwifery work.
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