Natural Hospital Birth
Overview If you want to have a natural birth, that does not mean that you have to…
A Simple Framework for Any Pregnancy or Birth Decision
You will have numerous opportunities to opt in or out of interventions during your pregnancy, at birth,…
Q&A: Is a Birth Plan Really Necessary?
Is a birth plan really necessary, or is it just one more thing to stress about during…
Third Trimester Overview: Preparing for Birth and the Final Stretch
Week 28 until your baby’s birth, around 40 weeks, is the final stretch before you meet your…
Q&A: Hair Removal in Pregnancy and Before Birth
Overview Hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to thicker, faster-growing hair. While this may be a welcome…
Q&A: What Actually Works to Prevent Tearing During Birth?
Overview During the second (pushing) stage of labor, your perineum stretches as your baby is born. More…
Optimizing Your Birth Environment for a Better Labor Experience
Overview Oxytocin is the key hormone that drives labor, and the fewer stress hormones released during birth,…
An Evidence-Based Guide to Natural and Artificial Sweeteners During Pregnancy
Overview Substantial evidence supports the need to limit sugar intake, leading many people to use alternative sweeteners….
Exploring Methods of Inducing Labor Naturally
Overview There are many methods of naturally inducing labor you can do at home. You may have…
Tools and Techniques for an Easier Labor and Birth
Overview A lot of things need to come together for you to have the birth experience you…
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