The Second Month of Pregnancy: What to Expect
August 29, 2024
The second month of pregnancy is a time of rapid development and change for you and your baby. At 8 weeks pregnant, you’re nearing the end of this crucial early
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What to Expect During Your Second Trimester
February 17, 2021
The second trimester marks the second phase of the pregnancy journey. This trimester ranges from the 13th to the 28th week. Essentially, this trimester lasts between the fourth, fifth, and
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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.
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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
