One of the biggest decisions you’ll make about your baby’s birth is where it will happen. Hospitals are still the “default” choice in the United States, but there has been
You have made the decision that you’d like to have an unmedicated natural birth. But you know that the time will come when it becomes challenging to hold to that
Are you wondering how to have a natural birth in a hospital? You’re certainly not alone. As a registered nurse and Lamaze-certified childbirth educator, I’ve worked with over fourteen thousand
Are you planning a natural birth and facing the possibility of needing an induction? Maybe you’re worried about how it would impact your desire to have an unmedicated childbirth. Or
I’m excited to share the details of the recent birth of baby #7, Boe! My husband, Seth, and I have shared 6 natural hospital births together, yet this was our
Everyone is familiar with the idea of nausea and vomiting in the first few months of pregnancy. Morning sickness may very well be the most commonly known pregnancy symptom. But
Likely everyone agrees that having support is essential to a positive labor and delivery experience. However, some may wonder if a doula is really necessary if there will be a
Most people are familiar with nitrous oxide, otherwise known as laughing gas. However, you may associate it with the dentist and be unaware that it can be used in other
This post may contain affiliate links. Free online natural birthing classes are a great option to help you prepare for birth. They can be used to help fill any gaps
According to a nationwide survey, 41% of women in the USA experience medically-induced labor inductions (1). Today we’re going to explore the 3 most common reasons labor inductions happen, inducing
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