Empowering Each Woman Giving Birth Naturally

Our mission is to help each woman giving birth naturally make informed decisions regarding her care and to stimulate open, honest discourse with care providers as well as increasing collaboration between physicians, midwives, childbirth educators, nurses, and doulas to improve outcomes for the childbearing women they serve.

 We provide evidence-based resources from a variety of reputable sources: peer-reviewed research & scientific journals, government statistics, and guidelines for evidence-based care.  Thanks for visiting!

Why Natural Childbirth? Separate facts from fiction on why women are choosing natural childbirth.	Online birth Classes Choose 7 week, 12 week or self-paced online childbirth classes to prepare for your baby's birth.	Is Home Birth Safe? Learn what the research really says about home birth & whether it's right for you.
Intervention Analysis Discover the benefits and risks to common childbirth interventions.	Natural Birth Stories Read the inspirational natural birth stories of other mothers or even post your own.	Newborn Procedures Explore the hidden risks of routine newborn baby care procedures.
Childbirth Video Galleries View our inspirational childbirth video galleries to see the true face of birth.	Best Birth Positions Understand the power of effective birth positions & which ones work best in different situations.	Early Signs of labor Think you can identify the early signs of labor? Take our challenge & find out.

Online Childbirth Classes - For the Modern Mom
An Online Childbirth Education program available whenever and wherever you want, without the hassle or expense of traditional childbirth classes, that actively teaches you the skills and techniques you need to ensure a comfortable, safe birth experience for you and your baby.

Choosing Natural Childbirth
Choosing natural childbirth is not about choosing a painful birth. Instead, it's about choosing to trust your body's innate ability to give birth.

View Our Childbirth Video Galleries
Visit our Natural Childbirth Video Galleries to dispel any fears you may have about giving birth naturally. Seeing is believing.

The 'Business' of Birthing in the United States
The 'Business' of Birthing in the United States is a $50 billion industry. Too bad it's not money well spent....

Cord Blood Banking - Facts, Fiction and FAQs
Cord blood banking is a controversial issue for new parents. Understanding the pros and cons is vital to making an informed decision...

Pregnancy Questions - Understanding Complications, Interventions & Procedures
Get help with pregnancy questions on common complications, interventions, and procedures. 

Labor Pain Management
Many natural labor pain management techniques exist, although many women are unaware of these non-pharmaceutical options.

Understanding the Stages of Labor
Understanding the stages of labor means more than knowing how dilated you are. It means recognizing the hallmarks of each and knowing what techniques to use at each step of the birth.

Women Giving Birth Naturally - Relaxation Techniques
Women giving birth naturally can employ many relaxation techniques to ensure that their natural birth is also a gentle, peaceful experience.

Best Labor and Birth Positions
Using effective labor and birth positions can greatly increase a woman's comfort level during birth and also shorten her labor time.

Vaginal Birth Preparation
You want a natural vaginal birth, but have you prepared for it?

Unsafe Medications in Pregnancy, Labor, and Delivery
The real risks of using medications in pregnancy, labor and delivery will make you think twice about choosing an epidural.

Birthing Boutique
View my must-haves solutions for pregnancy and birth.

Routine Newborn Baby Care Procedures
Many routine newborn baby care procedures can be delayed or outright refused, although many parents aren't aware of why these procedures often aren't in the best interest of their baby...

Natural Birth Diaries
Birth diaries are a great way to preserve the memory of your birth experience. Read through our collection and feel free to post your own!

Home Birth - Getting Back to Our Roots
Until 1900, home birth was the most prevalent location for childbirth. In fact, over 90 percent of Americans alive today were born at home...

Natural Ways to Induce Labor
The natural ways to induce labor are safe, effective alternatives to invasive medical inductions but should only be used for valid reasons.

The Early Signs of Labor Challenge
You may think that a woman couldn't miss the early signs of labor, but you'll be surprised at how much they vary from woman to woman.

What is Waterbirth?
Waterbirth is a key ingredient to a natural childbirth for many women. Read on to learn more about waterbirth.

Vaginal Childbirth Methods
Many pregnant women are unaware that several natural vaginal childbirth methods are available. Foremost among these are Hypnobirthing, the Bradley Method and Lamaze.

Child Birth Polls
Cast your vote for the child birth topics you desire. As feedback comes in, new sections will be added. Your wish is my command...

Understanding Fetal Monitoring in Labor
Fetal monitoring is an area of modern obstetrics where evidence and practice do not meet. By understanding your options, you can make an evidence-based decision that's right for you.

Belly Pics? Pregnancy Portrait Ideas!
Got Belly Pics? Then share your pregnancy portrait ideas on how to capture the magic of pregnancy in a picture.

Restricted Umbilical Cord Problems
The majority of restricted umbilical cord problems during childbirth can be pinpointed to a single preventable source - early cord clamping.

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