Interventions and Tools Preparing for Birth

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…

Interventions and Tools Preparing for Birth

Unmedicated Birth

Overview Unmedicated birth comes with many benefits but also has its challenges. If you plan to avoid…

Interventions and Tools Preparing for Birth

Nitrous Oxide During Labor

Overview Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, was first used as a labor analgesic in 1881….

Preparing for Birth Start Here

Birth Center

Overview A birth center is a middle ground between home birth and a hospital. You get the…

Birth Plan and Preparing for Birth Preparing for Birth

Why You Need a Backup Plan

Overview This podcast covers a lot about preparing for the birth experience you want. If you listen…

Interventions and Tools Preparing for Birth

Breathing During Labor

Overview Breathing is something we are constantly doing and seldom paying much attention to. When you are…

Misc Pregnancy Guide

Common Pregnancy, Birth, & Breastfeeding Myths

Overview There are a lot of myths surrounding pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Many of these false beliefs…

Interventions and Tools Preparing for Birth

Natural Hospital Birth

Overview If you want to have a natural birth, that does not mean that you have to…

Interventions and Tools Preparing for Birth

Hypnobirthing

Overview Hypnobirthing is a practice that uses calming and relaxation techniques to create a calm, positive birth…