I'm a Real Midwife!
I started as a student of midwifery in August of 2018. When I started, I had just stopped volunteering on a labor and delivery floor of a...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- May 25
- 2 min
Labor Supplies Recommendations from Your Local Home Birth Midwife
Another frequent question I get is, "What do I need to have on hand for labor?" So let's talk about it! There are a handful of items that...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- May 19
- 3 min
Morgan's Home Birth Story
This was my third pregnancy, but my first home birth and first time not being induced. So going into spontaneous labor was a new thing...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- May 12
- 3 min
Laura's Home Birth Story
It was the early hours of Friday morning and I was all dressed and ready to go to work. I was 6 days away from my due date, so I figured...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Sharon's Story
Every birth story is unique. Every story is beautiful, and every story involves a precious little bundle that only God breathes life...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Mar 15
- 3 min
What if Something Goes Wrong?
The most common question I get asked as a home birth midwife, “what if something goes wrong?” I understand the hesitancy given the...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Is a Pregnant Woman a Patient?
Webster's definition of a patient is someone awaiting or undergoing medical care or treatment. This begs the question, are pregnancy and...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Feb 15
- 9 min
My First Home Birth, the Whole Story
Thanks to my education and deep trust in my body’s ability to birth a baby, I don't remember being nervous for labor. I knew Hollywood's...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Feb 8
- 3 min
My First Home Birth: the Final Weeks
The weeks leading up to my due date were keeping me well distracted from the fact that I would soon be delivering a baby. I was working...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Feb 1
- 6 min
My First Home Birth; the Third Trimester
January of 2021, a minuscule chunk of my life that was filled with the beginning of a basket of trials from God. In a seven day time...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Jan 25
- 5 min
My First Home Birth: the Second Trimester
The second trimester was full of cherished memories as well professional and life milestones. The holidays were celebrated and pregnancy...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Jan 20
- 3 min
Katie's Story
My husband and I had been wanting a home birth for awhile and we were finally able to have that chance with our 5th child in October of...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Jan 18
- 5 min
My First Home Birth: the First Trimester
My first trimester was wearisome. As far as the pregnancy went, there were no concerns. With my doppler at home I was able to hear the...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Jan 11
- 6 min
My First Home Birth: Everyone Finds Out
Pregnancy with my first born, Xander, was 9 months of my life in which I experienced more trials, adversity, and life changes than I...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
What in the Postpartum?! Part 4, Postpartum Blues, Depression, and Psychosis
As much as you prepare and as much support as you have, postpartum can still be a heavy season at times. There are many hormonal...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- May 4, 2022
- 3 min
What in the Postpartum?! Part 3 Loving Her Well Postpartum
It can be tricky to support someone well through their postpartum period. The most important thing is to follow her lead. She may want...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- May 2, 2022
- 4 min
What in the Postpartum?! Part 2, Preparing as a Mother
The more you rest in the first few days postpartum the quicker you will heal. This can prove to be difficult for many women postpartum....
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Apr 20, 2022
- 4 min
What in the Postpartum?! Part 1, the Physical, Hormonal, and Routine Changes to Anticipate
The first days, weeks, even months postpartum can be a whirlwind as a mom. Whether you are a first time mom or just had baby number ten,...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Apr 13, 2022
- 3 min
The First Birthday, a Mother's Perspective
The first birthday is a milestone that is well anticipated as a mom. It's as if as soon as the baby is born there is a countdown set to...
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Alexandria Lichtenfelt
- Apr 8, 2022
- 2 min
Is there Room for a Doula at a Home Birth?
Birth Doulas are trained professionals that walk with women during pregnancy and labor. They provide physical, emotional, and...
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