Home Birth

Birth is often a mystery—at least that’s what we’re led to believe. But closer examination reveals basic physiological truths that underpin normal birth for both the mother and baby. Certain truisms can indicate risk, such as a pregnant woman’s prenatal nutrition and medical history, but, in the end, birth is a complex orchestration of hormones, […]

Get ready for a major soapbox post. I get it. Those of us who choose to birth outside the box are different. We make choices that don’t necessarily follow mainstream society norms. Our choices may not be in alignment with what is embraced by the obstetrical model of care. Our choices may make medical professionals […]

People who have never given birth outside of a hospital may have no idea of the differences between hospital and out-of-hospital birth. What’s the big deal? You can have a natural birth in the hospital. Why would someone want to have their baby at a birth center or (gasp!) at home? The answer is not […]

There’s a midwife for every woman. What’s right for one woman may not be right for another. So, how do you choose the right midwife for you?

Have you ever thought about the environmental impact of your birth choices? How can your provider and your place of birth be a green choice? Midwives Support Natural Options For a Healthy Lifestyle Midwives are likely to encourage you to choose organic or natural foods over highly processed foods. These foods are grown or manufactured in […]

I was recently at a local birth circle. It was “Meet the Midwives” night, and I was one of the midwives asked to attend and answer questions about midwifery, home birth, and birth center care. One of the attendees asked this question: What’s the difference between the medical model and midwifery model of care?

With a birth center birth, you just show up with your bag of personal items and some snacks and beverages. The midwives take care of everything else. The pool is there. The supplies are there. And, there are backup supplies, in case you have a long birth and run out of something.