Natural Birth

I have used essential oils at births since becoming a doula in 2007. At first, the idea of using essential oils overwhelmed me and I didn’t know where to start! …

Did you know that your vagina is not a steel pipe? Just as Monistat exists to rid your body of a yeast infection, Mother Rising is here to dispel deep-seated and antiquated …

This is the story of my third birth. This story is much different than my first birth which was at a freestanding birth center and my second which was a …

There are many ways to prepare for having a baby – reading the best pregnancy books, taking a childbirth class, etc. This post, however, is all about how and why to use a Squatty …

Birth Story Link Up Do you have a birth story published online? If so, I’d love to read it! All you have to do is comment below with the url and …

Why Positive Birth Affirmations? You may be wondering why a woman might need positive birth affirmations. I’ll tell you… Labor is Intense! Childbirth is extremely hard work and probably the …

My doula clients frequently wonder: “What to Pack in a Hospital Bag for Birth?” The following is a list of ideas on what to pack in a hospital bag for birth. …

I wanted to have a waterbirth for my son’s birth, but I guess it wasn’t in the cards. THIS time around, I was determined to make it happen. Where to …

My Home Birth Stories With Pictures here is another version of this birth story ‘Twas the night before Eden, when all through the house, my contractions were coming but not …

It’s a Girl! I am beyond thrilled to announced that Eden Wolf was born on 12/12/12 at 7:46 am, in the water! I had a beautiful birth, surrounded by friends …

Buy the Aquaborn Birth Pool I am so grateful that for this upcoming birth I have an Aquaborn birth pool and the accompanying deluxe kit from Waterbirth Solutions. I am …

Children at Birth I often am asked if children, especially young children, should attend the upcoming birth of their new sibling. Having children at birth can sound exciting, nerve-wracking and …