Non-Medical Pain Management Options for Labor
Labor can be intense, but you have many alternatives to cope with pain beyond the medical options…
Medical Pain Management Options for Labor
Labor involves hard work, and pain is part of the process. The good news is that you…
Understanding Natural Birth and How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth
Unmedicated birth can offer many benefits, but it also involves real challenges that need preparation, planning, and…
Reframe Your Perspective on Labor Pain
Labor and birth are powerful, life-changing experiences, and pain is often one of the biggest concerns for…
The Complete Guide to Packing Your Birth Bag
If you went into labor and arrived at the hospital or birth center with absolutely nothing packed,…
Labor Signs and the Start of Labor
As you near the end of your pregnancy, the anticipation of labor can bring a mix of…
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…
Q&A: Managing Your Fear of Labor Pain
Fear of pain during labor is very common, especially as your due date approaches. Whether you are…
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,…
Q&A: Should You Avoid Eating During Labor
Overview Eating during labor is a topic with conflicting advice. In this episode, we respond to a…
Is Cord Blood Banking Worth It?
Overview Cord blood banking is a complex and often confusing topic. Advertisements for cord blood banking are…
Exploring Methods of Inducing Labor Naturally
Overview There are many methods of naturally inducing labor you can do at home. You may have…
Evidence on the Risks and Benefits of Inducing Labor
Overview In a perfect world, your body is ready, your baby is fully mature, and you spontaneously…
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…
Navigating Labor and Birth: Your Roadmap from Start to Finish
Overview Every labor and birth experience is unique, but most follow a familiar journey. This episode guides…
Why Birth Plans Fail
Overview A birth plan is much more than a piece of paper you hand to your care…
Overcoming Fear and Anxiety to Go into Birth with Confidence
Overview All expectant mothers experience some level of anxiety or fear about the unpredictability of labor. Not…
10 Steps to Craft Your Birth Plan
Overview A birth plan is a document that outlines your preferences for labor and what happens directly…
Options To Make a Cesarean More Mom- And Baby-Friendly
Overview In the United States, one in three babies is born via cesarean. Every expecting mother should…
What to Expect in a Cesarean Birth
Overview A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby…
Optimal Labor Positions for a Shorter and Easier Birth
Overview For most of human history, a mother in labor was free to move around and change…
Your Options for the Third Stage of Labor
Overview The third stage of labor starts after your baby is born and ends with birthing the…
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