During pregnancy and childbirth, it is helpful to have many tools you can access in your tool belt while preparing for …
6 Ways to Prep Physically for VBAC
For many women who have given birth in the past via C-section, VBAC is a great way to return to vaginal birth if …
Are You a Good Candidate for VBAC?
For many women who have given birth via cesarean section (C-section) in the past but want to consider a vaginal birth …
Properly Balancing Doula Work with Your Family Life
It’s a simple fact that many who become doulas are naturally kind, caring people who want to help others in some of the …
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Personal Enrichment Benefits of Becoming a Doula
Many people want to pursue work or activities that are enriching to both themselves and others, and a great example here …
The 5 Most Common Reasons for C-section (and How to Avoid Them)
C-sections are becoming more and more common. In fact, in the United States, the C-Section rate is just above 32%. While …
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VBA2C: The Facts & Statistics on Birth After 2 Cesareans
We receive a lot of questions about VBA2C, like this email from a follower: “I am contemplating having one more child …
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Considering a Midwife for Your VBAC? Here’s What to Know
If you’ve decided that VBAC vs repeat C-section is the best option for you and your family, finding a VBAC midwife or a …
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How to Use an Exercise Ball to Induce Labor
Many people use an exercise ball, or one specially designed for birth, throughout pregnancy to ease discomfort and get …
The ARRIVE Trial and What It Means for Your VBAC
The ARRIVE trial (also known as the ARRIVE study) has created a lot of debate in the birth world since its release in …
Pumping to Induce Labor: Is It Safe and Does It Work?
At around 39+ weeks in your pregnancy, sometimes a healthcare provider will suggest pumping to induce labor. This is …
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6 VBAC Books to Inform and Inspire Your Birth Preparation
There is a lot of misinformation in the VBAC world, and parents planning a VBAC really have to dig deep into preparation …
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How to Use a Birthing Ball
Have you ever heard about using a birthing ball during pregnancy and in labor? You’re about to find out why a birth ball …
Labor & Birthing Positions (Besides Lying on Your Back)
There is overwhelming evidence to show that upright labor and birthing positions provide many physiologic benefits for …
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Optimal Fetal Positioning: Exercises for Natural Birth
When it comes to childbirth, our focus goes to areas we may not have thought about before, like optimal fetal …
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What to Say (and How to Comfort) After Miscarriage or Stillbirth
A lot of people don’t know what to say to someone who had a miscarriage or stillbirth. We want to be helpful …
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Skin to Skin Contact After C-section: Benefits for Mom and Baby
I will never forget the way it felt to hold my baby skin to skin after C-section, with my daughter placed on my chest. …
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C-Section Complications You Can Experience Years Later
Since 1970, the United States Cesarean rate has steadily climbed from 5% of births to over 30%, where it has remained …
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All About Baby Weight Prediction & Third Trimester Ultrasound
For women who want to avoid a C-section, baby weight prediction can cause a lot of stress. That’s because one of the …
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VBAC Friendly Doctors: How to Find a Truly Supportive Provider
The best things you can do for your chances of having a successful VBAC are finding a VBAC friendly doctor or midwife, …
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Pelvic Tilt Exercises During Pregnancy to Ease Discomfort
If you’ve had a baby before, you understand there are times during pregnancy that are less than comfortable. Pelvic tilt …
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