Why a Full 40 Weeks? Your baby needs a full 40 weeks of pregnancy to grow and develop. Even though being done with pregnancy may seem tempting, especially the last …
How to Avoid a Cesarean Birth
How Can I Reduce My Chances of a Cesarean Birth? Cesarean birth can be life-saving for the baby and/or the mother. Today, approximately 60% of all cesarean births. ACOG’s Safe …
What You Can Do When You’re 40 Weeks Pregnant and No Sign of Labor
When You Are Overdue What Can You Do? The last few weeks of pregnancy can feel like they drag on forever. Once you get to 40 weeks it can be …
Laughing Your Way Through Labor?
Why Does Laughter Have Such a Powerfully Positive Effect During Labor? Have you seen mothers dancing and laughing her way through contractions? Does it make you wonder – how do …
How to Have a Happy Birth
Really – You Can Have a Happy Birth! In birth there are no guarantees. Unexpected events and circumstances can and do happen. There are several steps that you can take …
Words of Encouragement for Labor and Delivery
What you say to someone in labor affects their birthing experience. Childbirth is hard, both physically and emotionally and many dig deep to find the necessary strength. Comfort in labor …
The Magical Laboring Cave!
Definitely the hospital birthing suites, big TVs, homelike environments that hide the hospital equipment are nice. I definitely don’t want to go back to the cold and sterile labor rooms …
Waterbirths – Are They Safe?
What is Waterbirth, and How is it Different than Water Immersion in Labor? With water immersion in labor, you get into a tub or pool of warm water during the first …
Natural Birth Tips
8 Natural Birth Tips What’s Most Important for a Mom Planning a Natural Birth? Let’s take a look! Positivity is #1 This is so true. You have to believe that …
Guide to Natural Childbirth
All forms of childbirth are beautiful and natural. The term “natural birth” has referred to vaginal childbirth without pharmaceutical pain relief and other medical interventions. If you are considering a …