The top two books on my natural childbirth reading list are Ina May’s Guild to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin and The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Better Birth by Henci Goer. These two books provide a tremendous amount of information about the “medical model” of childbirth versus the natural childbirth model. The Guide to Better ...
When my first pregnancy was winding down into its third trimester, I remember thinking what a relatively trouble-free time I was having. I had heard countless horror stories of constant nausea, weeks of bed rest restriction, and every ache and pain imaginable. Sure, I had endured the first several weeks in a routine of breakfast, ...
This article is part of my homebirth series, written to help parents and others get factual answers to their questions about birthing at home. One of the most common questions I get asked is “What will I need for a homebirth?” There are two answers that I give, depending on who’s asking. Answer one is ...
You’ve carried your precious miracle for 9 months (or waited for years, if you’ve adopted), and now it’s time to share the good news! Baby birth announcements are an excellent way to let your family, friends, co-workers and more learn of your baby’s arrival, weight/height and full name. If you’re looking for some birth announcements ...
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