In 2011, six years ago, ACOG published in their FAQs for patients a section about fetal monitoring. In it they supported ALL the different ...

Did you know there are predictable stages babies move through during the first hour after birth? First they rest. This is soon followed by s...

All the time we are hearing that good communication is the key to relationships. For many of us this translates to if I can just find a wa...

“Breastfeeding and Work; Let’s Make It Work.” What comes to your mind when you hear the 2015 World Breastfeeding Week’s slogan? Most Amer...

So you have read Ina May's Guide to Childbirth and plan to birth in an active, upright position. Bravo! You have taken the first step in...

This blog piece is in direct response to the recent piece in the Huffington Post, “My True Feelings Regarding My Home Birth Experience” by...

Many years ago I met Leslie Kasanoff, mother and chiropractor, when she was planning the homebirth of her second child. Since that time I...

I never know when I leave my home to join a laboring couple where the journey will take me. Sometimes finding just the right place to labor ...

I'm sure you have heard it said that every birth is unique, each its own story. But no one talks about how deeply that story is writt...

Normally I take photos at births and write notes throughout the process. I think it is important to chronicle this important family event. I...

Thank you to Amanda and Jose for allowing me to share their story.  Amanda hopes it will help other parents. My third set of vagin...