Today I’m going to share the details of Baby #4’s birth — a hands and knees delivery with a hospital midwife. I’d been teaching natural childbirth classes for almost 3 years
Today I’m going to share the details of Baby #3’s natural delivery. If you’ve read my other birth stories, you’ll know that I had planned a natural birth and later
If you’re past your due date and an induction is looming, you may wonder if an induction without epidural is possible. Ladies, I’m here to tell you that it is.
Many expecting moms wonder how long they can anticipate their natural birth to take. You may be concerned about the amount of time because of the pain, or just be
Many people, even going into pregnancy, have only a general idea of what labor looks like. You may picture it as a screaming woman, holding her abdomen. And there comes
When you’re preparing a natural childbirth kit to bring with you to the hospital or birth center, it’s easy to go overboard with unnecessary stuff and fluff. Let’s discuss those
Doulas and natural birth are a great combination, kind of like peanut butter and chocolate. But what if you can’t afford a doula? Or maybe you or your partner are
Understandably, natural birth tearing is an issue on the minds of many women as they approach labor. Let’s discuss what tearing is, and ways you can try to prevent tearing
From conception to holding your new baby in your arms, the process of pregnancy and birth is full of fascinating surprises. Likewise, there are many interesting natural childbirth facts that
An empowering birth is all about informed consent and making your own best choices. Let’s discuss the natural childbirth dangers and the risks that you should know. (Unmedicated) Natural Childbirth
Maybe you’ve heard that doctors and nurses hate natural childbirth birth plans. Or maybe you’ve been told that if you walk into the hospital with a birth plan in hand,
Many pregnant couples wonder about the top natural childbirth benefits for babies and parents. While the perk of an epidural is obvious — pain relief — it’s often harder to
