How to Handle Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is simply the baby getting his or her shoulders stuck in the pelvis during birth. Contributing writer Danielle ...
Adam’s Birth Story: 41 Weeks, Born in the Caul!
I had absolutely no idea that things would happen the way that they did this time. After a pregnancy that ...
What if…I’m Having Twins?
Most consider the only option for a twin birth to be surgery, but this was not always the case. Learn ...
What If…My Water Breaks Early?
The drama of when a pregnant woman’s water breaks has been plastered on every movie screen — but how serious ...
How to Handle Hemorrhage During Labor
Most mothers planning a natural or homebirth are worried about hemorrhage. While it’s a real concern, there are ways to ...
Why You Shouldn’t Use Birth Prep Formulas
It’s pretty common in the natural community — using herbal “birth prep” formulas for several days or weeks to help ...
What If…My Water Breaks And Labor Doesn’t Start?
When a pregnant woman’s water breaks, it often means labor is close to follow. But….what if labor doesn’t start right ...
What is Lotus Birth?
By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributing Writer Delayed Cord Clamping Plans When I had my first child, the plan was to delay ...
How Does Placenta Previa Affect Birth Plans?
By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributing Writer When I got pregnant with my first child, I found myself researching so many new ...
The Golden Hour: Benefits for Mother and Baby
By Amy, Contributing Writer Over the past few centuries birth has become increasingly medicalized and the first hour after a newborn ...