A gentle, evidence-based guide to caring for your cervix Many conversations in women’s health can feel clinical, rushed, or even a little intimidating; and Pap smears and HPV screenings often fall into that category. But here’s the truth I want every woman to know: Pap Smears and HPV screenings are not just a “routine test.” They are powerful, preventative tools that protect your long-term health—quietly, effectively, and often before you would ever feel a symptom. As a midwife, my goal is...

Most of the families who reach out to me for midwifery care and desiring a home birth want the personalized, evidence-based care that my midwifery practice offers. If you look at the statistics and the benefits and outcomes of midwifery care, they are extremely impressive and don’t require a sales pitch. And then the conversation shifts to how to make this goal of gently welcoming their baby at home financially attainable. There are a million and one ways we can discuss how to save money and...