Birthing class videos are a great option for at-home childbirth education. Yet, we know that choosing the best online childbirth class can be a difficult decision. Today we’re going to
I want to share my perspective with you all on the recent birth of baby #6, Lottie. She was born at our local hospital and I was able to have
One very useful, inexpensive tool to tuck away in your birth bag is a heated rice sock. Heat can encourage relaxation in your neck and shoulders or feel incredible on
Since our founding in 2008, Kopa Birth® has helped to prepare well over 1,000 couples for natural childbirth in hospital. As a mom, I’ve also personally experienced 4 natural hospital
As a natural childbirth educator, I encourage couples to finish their childbirth class at least 1 month before their due date and 2 months before if they have the time.
In the United States today, about 33% of births are by c section (1). There are certainly times when a cesarean birth can promote the safest outcomes for mom and baby,
The goal of natural childbirth classes is to prepare couples with non-medicinal coping tools that can provide powerful pain relief during labor. But what if you experience an abnormally long
Many couples are interested in taking online birth classes, but would first like to know a bit more about what to expect. After all, every new experience is easier to
It’s hard to predict how your birth will play out. Sometimes things don’t go as expected. The process may be more intense or take significantly longer than anticipated. At times
You’re planning a natural childbirth in a hospital setting and want to do all that you can to prepare for the big day. Here are 7 natural hospital childbirth tips
Many couples aren’t sure what to expect from their first childbirth class. Although no class is exactly the same, here are 3 tips that are sure to help you get
What is a Perineal Tear? The perineum is the area between the vagina and anus. It stretches and thins out as baby’s head descends through the birth canal during delivery.
