Routine Newborn Procedure: Erythromycin
By Mariah Leach, Contributing Writer As a new mama of my baby boy Liam, I was set on having a ...
Know the Risks: Episiotomy
An episiotomy is a common surgical procedure in the delivery room, but it is often unnecessary and poses risks. Be ...
10 Things You Need to Know About Water Birth
Water birth sounds so magical, unless, of course, you’re afraid of the water. The truth is that water birth can ...
Is a Homebirth Right for You? + Quiz
Homebirth is becoming increasingly popular in the west. But, is it the right choice for you? Take this quiz and ...
Should Midwives Be Regulated?
By Danielle, contributing writer Nearly a quarter of states license certified professional midwives or “lay” midwives, while all have certified ...
How to Have a Naturally Healthy Pregnancy (and Labor)
By Danielle, contributing writer As a doula, I get loads of fertility, pregnancy, and birth questions in my inbox. “What ...
When to Call the Midwife
By Danielle, contributing writer The last few weeks of pregnancy can be a stressful time. You have so much to ...
Know the Risks: Pitocin
Photo by Light Affinity Photography, in loving memory of angel baby Layla Harvatt. By Danielle, contributing writer Today, 40% of ...
Everything You Need to Know About Epidurals
By Danielle, contributing writer Many of the interventions which occur in a standard labor and delivery hospital birth are consented ...
How to Handle Cord Prolapse
By Danielle, Contributing writer A prolapsed cord occurs when the baby’s umbilical cord falls into the vagina, with or beyond ...