Castle Robert L MD FACOG
Woodbridge, VA:
6 Facts About Midwives That May Surprise You
When it comes to labor and birth, being aware of your options could make a big difference.
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Surprising Facts About Gestational Diabetes
Regardless of your family history, or current health status, if you’re pregnant with multiples, you’re at a higher risk of developing gestational diabetes. “There are occasionally women who have no risk factors and it really surprises us when they have it, but they do, so that’s why we test everybody.” Stephen Schuermann MD explains.
Uterus Transplant: Know the Facts (Infographic)
What you need to know about this novel research study
Heart facts that every woman needs to know
For starters, heart attack symptoms can be very different in women than in men.
Midwives, Doulas, and Doctors: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between a doula, a midwife and an OB-GYN and what can they do for you and your baby? We break it down.
How Doulas and Midwives Can Help Combat the Racial Biases of Western Medicine
Doulas and midwives advocate for their Black and brown patients, and help them be seen and heard in a way they often are not during pregnancy and birth.
Why Midwives Are Fast Becoming More Popular Than OBGYNs
‘If you are a health system trying to care for vulnerable women who don’t have health insurance, nurse midwives are often a cost-effective option.’
How Midwives Could Help Fix Maternal Healthcare
Nina Martin, a ProPublica reporter who covers sex and gender issues, discusses her recent article: “A Larger Role for Midwives Could Improve Deficient U.S. Care for Mothers and Babies.”
How does the presence of midwives affect care and birth outcomes?
A recent study compared labor care processes and birth outcomes between births in medical centers with both midwives and physicians versus those receiving only physician care.
How Midwives Have Become Critical In War Zones
Pregnancy is unusually complicated in humanitarian crises. Midwives also often have to help women who have experienced sexual violence and have reproductive health issues.
Why Midwives are Making a Comeback in the U.S.
Why a growing number of U.S. mothers are turning to midwives, rather than physicians, for prenatal care, labor, and delivery
30 Pregnancy Facts That May Surprise You, Plus 5 Myths
We shed light on 30 pregnancy facts, plus identify the truth behind 5 myths.
11 badass facts about the Queen that might surprise you
Some lesser-known facts about Queen Elizabeth II that prove what a total badass she is.
What Should I Know About Midwives?
The midwives who practice at Ridgeview are Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM), who are trained in two disciplines, nursing and midwifery.
How Midwives and Doulas Are Working to End Birth Disparities
Statistically, Black mothers have more, and more serious, complications for their births. Often, the concerns and issues they raise are disregarded by doctors, which can increase the risk of death and complications for both mothers and babies.
Why Male Midwives Concealed the Obstetric Forceps
The history of obstetric forceps shows the dangers of privatizing important medical know-how.
Seven Things to Know about Midwives
Many women are unaware of the excellent benefits that a midwife can offer to you during and after a pregnancy.
Why Are We Asking Doctors if Women Should Have Midwives?
What the general public and the media don’t understand, when they are asking doctors about midwives, is that doctors are the reason American women don’t have midwives.
Why Midwives Are Better For Moms and Babies
Midwives are making a comeback! And it's not just some alternative, hippie medicine--science loves midwives too! Laci shares some amazing research on this an...
