preparing for birth
What is hypnobirthing?
Sure you’ve probably heard of hypnobirthing at one time or another. You may have pictured Duchess Kate in the royal suite, breathing calmly, and in three pushes or less, out comes the royal baby. You may have watched a YouTube video of a woman birthing her baby in a big round inflatable tub. You may…
Read MoreCan I have a home birth?
Just as in the case of last week’s question about natural birth in the hospital, there isn’t one simple answer to the question of whether you can have a home birth. Generally speaking, home birth with a qualified medical attendant is a safe option for low-risk birthing individuals. The definitions of qualified attendant and low-risk…
Read MoreHow to use a birth ball for labor
If there are any tools or techniques you are interested in using during your labor and birth process, it’s always a good idea to practice with it, either weekly or daily during your pregnancy. If you want to learn how to use a birth ball for labor for example, you’ll want to work with it…
Read MoreNatural birth in the hospital — is it possible?
If you’ve asked the question can I have a natural birth in the hospital, the short answer is: of course! But there are some very careful considerations you’ll want to make before banking on this. As you may or may not know, many hospitals have a 30% or greater Cesarean rate. This is not entirely…
Read MoreEpidural questions: what to expect
3 Common Questions About the Epidural 1. Why would someone want to give birth without an epidural? There are a lot of different answers to this question! When people have epidural questions and want to know what to expect, they may already know they’re sensitive to medication and feel some trepidation over side effects. (See…
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