11 Hospitals to Avoid If You Don’t Want a C-Section Birth

In many cases, a C-section birth is absolutely necessary. But often it is not: Researchers estimate that in almost half of the cesareans performed in the U.S, the babies could have been safely delivered vaginally instead. Performing a C-section when it isn’t necessary poses avoidable risks to the mother and...

49 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child

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Evidence on Inducing Labor for going past your Due Date

What is an estimated due date, and how is it determined? What are the risks of going past your due date? Does induction increase the risk of C-section? At which point do the benefits of being electively induced outweigh the risks? Do women’s goals and preferences for their births matter? The purpose of this...

The Displaced Uterus: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Barbara Loomis has a heartfelt enthusiasm for teaching people how to care for their reproductive and digestive organs through manual and movement therapies. She has dual certifications in abdominal therapy and is a practitioner of Visceral Manipulation™ as well as a Restorative Exercise Specialist™. In this...

11 Mothers Courageously Reveal The Unspoken Truth About Birth Trauma

Even though one in three women in the U.S. experience some form of birth trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it is a topic that is rarely discussed openly. Whenever a mom tries to talk about her traumautic birth experiences, she is often scolded and told “a healthy baby is all that...

When and How to Push: Providing the Most Current Information About Second-Stage Labor to Women During Childbirth Education

Childbirth educators can have a significant impact on safe care for mothers and babies during labor and birth. Pregnant women and their families need accurate, science-based information to advocate for themselves and their care in full partnership with nurses, nurse midwives, and physicians. In addition to...