Birth Positions: Do I Have to Give Birth on My Back?
June 6, 2025
Explore alternative birth positions that can make labor more comfortable and effective, helping you work with your body for a smoother birth experience.
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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
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
Weird Early Pregnancy Symptoms: 10 Unexpected Ones
March 24, 2023
Pregnancy is a unique and oftentimes wonderful experience, however, it does come with its own set of challenges. Although first-time mothers may have some insight as to what to expect,
Should I Hire a Doula for My Home Birth?
December 5, 2022
It’s becoming all the more common to have a Doula in the delivery room. But should you, if you’re having your baby at home? Here’s when to hire a Doula,
Acupressure For Labor & Delivery
March 21, 2022
Acupressure is a form of alternative medicine that involves applying pressure to specific points on the body. Acupressure is in practice worldwide for over 2,500 years, and it is still
6 Winter Foods to Boost Fertility
February 7, 2022
Getting pregnant is one of the most thrilling times in a couple’s life. To make this trip easier, a pregnant mother should keep a close eye on what’s on her
5 Checklist Items Before You Get Pregnant
January 24, 2022
What happens now that you’ve decided to build a family? There are easy things you can do right now to get a jump start on family planning. It’s not always
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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
