Natural Family Planning Methods You Need to Know
February 15, 2025
Natural family planning is a vague term, but what does that mean for you, growing your family, or keeping things status quo? Learn more!
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How To: Natural Family Planning
February 15, 2024
Natural family planning, sometimes referred to as fertility awareness, is a unique method of birth control that doesn’t rely on drugs or devices. This method, lauded for its lack of
Menstrual Cycle Tracking Benefits
December 30, 2023
Women have been experiencing the ebbs and flows of their menstrual cycles for centuries. However, we have only recently begun to truly understand and appreciate the importance of tracking these
Best Songs for Labor and Delivery
October 20, 2023
Creating the Perfect Playlist for an Empowering Birth Experience Preparing for childbirth can be an exciting and nerve-wracking time. As your due date approaches, you may be looking for ways
Postpartum Care: A Complete Guide for New Mothers
August 25, 2023
During the transition from pregnancy to postpartum, it is crucial to comprehend the alterations your body will experience and learn how to care for yourself throughout this period of recuperation.
The Benefits, Risks, and Opportunities of Home Births
July 19, 2023
Giving birth is a transformative experience, and for many families, the idea of a home birth holds a special appeal. Home births offer a unique set of benefits, but it
Understanding and Managing Postpartum Depression
June 21, 2023
The journey of pregnancy and childbirth is undoubtedly a remarkable one, but it is essential to recognize that the postpartum period brings its own set of challenges. As your body
Vaginal Tearing During Childbirth: What You Need to Know
May 12, 2023
Expectant parents can never truly understand the full scope of childbirth until they experience it firsthand. Reading up on what to expect during pregnancy can be helpful, however, nothing compares
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Creating Value in Childbirth
It is well known that the American childbirth culture is very expensive with very poor performance AND little of what happens to birthing people in hospitals is evidence-based.
The Health Insurance Rant
Health Insurance A Lose:Lose Situation for Consumers and Providers
High-tech Childbirth is Not Always Better
When it comes to childbirth, high tech is not better than low tech. I have been privileged to attend many out of hospital births and many more in hospital births. Even a ‘normal’ birth in the hospital typically comes with continuous fetal monitoring and epidural.
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Natural Birth After C-Section
Can I have a vaginal birth if I already had a c section? The short answer is, “YES! YOU CAN!” While the long answer requires a conversation about various risks – risks of a VBAC, or vaginal birth after cesarean, AND risks of repeat surgery.
What’s wrong with the Medical Model of childbirth?
Let me tell you a story… Let’s talk about what’s wrong with the current Medical
