How Safe is Birth in the US?
Most new childbearing families feel a sense of comfort birthing in the US from a perceived belief that our developed status makes us less prone to less than ideal outcomes. Reality, however, is not quite
Category: Hormones
Induction and the Membranes
Stripping the Membranes Sweeping the Membranes Stretch and Sweep Most of us have heard the terms at one point or another because many moms are induced and this procedure often precedes an induction. It is
Emotional Stages of Postpartum
Most of us know about the emotional and physical signs of labor progression (and if you don't, consider signing up for the next EB local or online class)... however, we're still a little foggy on
When Birth Doesn’t go as Planned
Make choices that support your birth. If you want to be treated like you’re at home, then stay home. If you want medical support, go to the hospital. If you want a