by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Oct 1, 2024 | Pregnancy & Childbirth, Women’s Health & Wellness
As a midwife with an on-call lifestyle, sleep is often elusive. I’m used to being called out at all hours, sometimes after only a few hours of sleep, to assist women in labor. In those moments, the adrenaline kicks in, and I get the energy to keep going. But there are...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Sep 26, 2024 | Postpartum & Motherhood, Pregnancy & Childbirth
I’m so sorry. I know you love this baby, and this is incredibly difficult. Stillbirth is one of the hardest experiences a family can face, and I’ve only been through a few myself, but each one has stayed with me. The grief is profound, and it’s something no one should...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Sep 23, 2024 | Postpartum & Motherhood, Pregnancy & Childbirth
Over the past 40 years, the number of women giving birth at age 35 or older has increased significantly, both in the United States and globally. In the U.S., this trend began in the mid-1970s and continues today. In 2018, about 18% of women giving birth were over 35,...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Sep 21, 2024 | Postpartum & Motherhood, Women’s Health & Wellness
Puberty is one of the most significant milestones in a girl’s life, but in recent years, it seems to be arriving sooner than ever before. As girls as young as seven and eight experience early signs of puberty, parents and healthcare professionals alike are left...
by Jaelin Stickels, CNM, WHNP | Sep 17, 2024 | Postpartum & Motherhood, Pregnancy & Childbirth
Midwifery has been practiced for centuries, yet it often feels like a well-kept secret in the modern world of healthcare. I’ll never forget the first time I witnessed a midwife-led birth. It was at a birth center in The Woodlands, TX, and as a disillusioned labor and...
