The Problem with Umbilical Cords…
By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP Going through my email today, I had three notes from three different parents sharing their stories of umbilical cord issues. The first was a father wanting advice for helping his
By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP Going through my email today, I had three notes from three different parents sharing their stories of umbilical cord issues. The first was a father wanting advice for helping his
By Lindsey Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP IT. COULD. BE. WORSE. Whenever I hear
by Lindsey Wimmer, RN, MSN, CPNP The local stores have been reminding us for weeks already that the holiday season is upon us. It is now November – the month we give thanks. However, for
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP In the first few days after the stillbirth of my son, it seemed incomprehensible that I would ever be able to function without dissolving to tears every time I thought
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP Over the last few weeks, I’ve read dozens of articles about the evils of a wide variety of topics in obstetrics that include cesarean sections, perinatal testing, medical intervention, birth
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I always resented the idea that I became part of a special ‘club’ when my first child was stillborn. Knowing that there were thousands of moms like me made me
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I have fond memories of Memorial Day from my childhood. We would go around to the cemeteries where my great-grandparents, great aunts and uncles, and grandma were buried. It always
By Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP It is not often I read a research article that I think would be appropriate reading for multiple audiences. There is a recent study, however, that I believe should be
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP I was asked this question earlier this week. And it’s a very good question. There are so many conflicting thoughts, ideas, and beliefs regarding the role of the umbilical cord
by Lindsey Wimmer, MSN, CPNP A frequent frustration of families who have endured a stillbirth is the feeling that their OB or midwife wasn’t worried about the baby until the actual delivery, or until it
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