Birth

Why You Should Delay Cord Clamping

  Written by Kate Tietje and updated by Sarena-Rae Santos in November of 2023.  The umbilical cord connects an unborn ...
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Back Labor: What it is and What You Can Do About It (Part 2)

Photo by Eyeliam By Jackie Scrivanich, Contributor Back labor is a type of labor that women can experience. This type ...
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Choosing Unassisted Prenatal Care

  Many families are interested in unassisted childbirth, or “family birth,” where you choose not to have a medical professional ...
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10 Things No One Told You About The Third Trimester

OK, so I have this app that tracks my pregnancy.  I am sure you have the same one or one ...
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Caleb’s Home Birth Story

Caleb is our fourth boy and fourth home birth, and our fifth child.  Our oldest remains our only girl! With ...
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Home Birth Kit DIY

When you’re planning a home birth, you might wonder — “What do I really need in my home birth kit?” ...
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Why Home Births are a Safe Option

The debate about home birth has really heated up in the last few years.  There are passionate advocates both for ...
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Why Water Births are a Safe Choice

Recently, I read a post over at The Healthy Home Economist: The Toxic Effects of Water Birth on Mom and ...
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Does Your Baby Need a Vitamin K Shot?

**Updated on 11/16/15** Yesterday, Good Morning America featured a segment (I can’t call it information or journalism because it was ...
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Newborn Procedures: Hepatitis B

Medical Disclaimer: I am not a doctor.  The following article is my own opinion, and you should speak with your ...
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