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Kopa Birth® is a nurturing space to empower your birth journey with well-researched, insightful answers to your most pressing questions. Equip yourself with practical tips for a healthy pregnancy, transformative natural hospital birth, breastfeeding success, and the skills to care for your newborn with confidence. Build community and support for your journey to motherhood as you explore our extensive network of local birth workers.

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Moms are often curious about the term “baby dropping.” Let’s explore what it means when the baby drops in your belly, why it’s important for birth, and what you can expect to feel. What Does It Mean When The Baby “Drops”? “Baby dropping” or “lightening” is a term used when

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What does it mean when the baby drops in your belly image

Moms are often curious about the term “baby dropping.” Let’s explore what it means when the baby drops in your belly, why it’s important for birth, and what you can expect to feel. What Does It Mean When The Baby “Drops”? “Baby dropping” or “lightening” is a term used when

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If your baby seems unusually fussy and warm, knowing how to accurately take your newborn’s temperature is an important skill. Let’s go through the steps and tips to ensure that you know how to check a newborn’s temperature and that you’re doing it correctly and safely. What Is Considered a

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What does it mean when the baby drops in your belly image

Moms are often curious about the term “baby dropping.” Let’s explore what it means when the baby drops in your belly, why it’s important for birth, and what you can expect to feel. What Does It Mean When The Baby “Drops”? “Baby dropping” or “lightening” is a term used when

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Your due date is just a few short months away, and you know that you want to be well prepared for a natural birth.  The question on your mind now is, “Should I

There’s nothing like packing a hospital bag to realize that soon you will meet your baby!  We recommend packing 2 separate bags – the first is a birth hospital bag that

Hypnobirthing classes are a popular choice among expectant mothers.  However, hypnobirthing has its pros and cons.  As always, do your research before investing valuable preparation time and money into your choice

Finding a high-quality natural childbirth class that fits your birth philosophy, coping style, and schedule is hard enough. We created this list of the top 5 natural childbirth classes in

A natural hospital birth is an empowering, attainable goal! Epidural-free births don’t just take place at home or in a birthing center. In fact, the hospital is a safe, reliable

A basic but essential component of natural birth preparation is learning the skill of childbirth breathing techniques.  And yes, I mean the old-school Lamaze breathing your mom used during labor.  While