Tongue tie …problems now and later
Why does a tongue tie in a newborn matter? There is so much out there about tongue (and lip) ties in newborns and how it affects breastfeeding. We assess the newborns in our care for a tie immediately at birth and we continue to assess the breastfeeding relationship...
Newborn screening
What is Newborn screening and why do it? Your midwife performs the newborn metabolic, heart defect, and hearing screening at the first and later postpartum visits in your home. These newborn health screens are minimally invasive to the newborn, relatively low cost,...
Kristin’s midwifery offerings
Did I get your attention? Good! Am I rescinding my leave of absence? Nope. But a clarification is needed… I still need time off call and time to focus on my family, especially my youngest and those going off to college soon. So I’ll remain on leave for...