Birth Related Articles

 I have consciously filled my website with many *alternative* ideas, not commonly found in mainstream obstetrics.  I prefer to present the *otherside*, as my attempt to balance what we are inundated with routinely in the medical world, the media, and perhaps even from our loved ones and friends.  I do not attempt to provide an exhaustive list of all the thoughts, ideas and choices available, but I do challenge each and every reader to take responsibility for yourself, educate yourself and make the best possible choice you can regarding your healthcare and your new family's place in this world.  Dig in!!

Benefits of Labor For Baby

Natural Birthing Options - Technology in Labor, First Do No Harm -
article by Marsden Wagner, MD

Common Misconceptions About Birth ~ by Suzanne Arms

RED Flag Responses
From Your Careprovider ~ by Henci Goer

Pregnancy Meditations

10 Useful Tips on Pregnancy

Food Guidelines for Vegetarian and Vegan Pregnant Women

Benefits of a Doula

Top 10 Doula Myths

How Do Dads & Doulas Work Together??

25 Good Reasons for a Birth Ball

Promoting Normalcy in Birth

Is Home Birth For You?

Siblings at Birth

The Myth of the Vaginal Exam

Ultrasound & Hearing

What to Say When Your Doctor Says No to VBAC

Birth Plans

More Birth Plans

Just Say No to Antibiotics in Labor

Delayed Pushing Benefits

Delivering With Both Feet on the Ground

Early Cord Clamping and Brain Damage

More on Early Cord Clamping

Maureens's 12 F's of Postpartum

Need More Articles?  Here's a TON

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