Tips for a Gentle C Section Birth Plan
A gentle c section is a cesarean birth that is heavily focused on supporting the new family as a unit throughout the birth process, and less on traditional medical procedures …
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What Not to Say to a Woman in Labor (And What to Say Instead!)
Planning on attending a birth? Whether you’re a doula, grandmother, or spouse, it’s important to learn what not to say to a woman in labor and what to say instead. …
Tips for Communicating Your Birth Preferences With Your Healthcare Team
Ladies, communicating your birth preferences with your healthcare team is one of the most important things to learn during pregnancy. Turns out, women are more satisfied with their birth experiences …
Important Questions to Ask a Midwife at a First Consultation
Do you know the right questions to ask a midwife at an interview or first consult? Choosing a midwife to assist in the birth of your child is a significant …
What is a Childbirth Assistant?
A childbirth assistant, more commonly known as a birth assistant (BA), attends out of hospital births with a licensed midwife at freestanding birth centers and homebirths. The role of a …
How to Get the Dirty Details on Your OBGYN
There’s this this really amazing OBGYN based out of Atlanta, GA. He encourages informed decision making, and shared risk between parents and care providers. He uses evidence to navigate his …
Why New Doulas are Better Than You Think
When searching for the right doula, parents want the best of the best for their upcoming birth. Sure, a seasoned doula that’s been in the business for a long time …
Tips for Dads in the Delivery Room (Like How to Not Pass Out)
Many parents in my childbirth classes want to learn tips for dads in the delivery room (like how to not pass out and be totally useless). It’s pretty common for …
15 Signs That It’s Time to Fire Your OB, Now!
OBs play very influential roles in women’s lives during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. Having the right or wrong person at your birth can make or break your vagina. Literally. Unfortunately, …
Things About Hospital Birth That You Should Know
Giving birth is one of the most challenging things a woman will ever do. Birth challenges people physically, but also in other, unexpected ways. You see, not only do parents have …
5 More Things Your OBGYN Won’t Tell You
In 2012 I wrote an article called 5 Things Your OBGYN Won’t Tell You (About How to Have a Better Birth and Postpartum) and it became very popular. In fact, …
Your Vagina Is Not a Three Ring Circus
A three ring circus can be described as a situation of confusion, characterized by a bewildering variety of events or activities. A vagina can be described in many ways, but a situation …