Labor & Birth

If you are pregnant and thinking of hiring a midwife, then you probably have some questions about the kind of care you will receive during your pregnancy, labor and postpartum period.

Midwifery is the term applied to the field of medicine practiced by midwives. Midwives are people, usually women, trained in pregnancy and delivery that emphasizes a natural approach based on the...

The use of midwives during pregnancy has been around for centuries--and some say they are just as good, if not better than, having a doctor deliver your baby. Some also prefer to have a doctor and...

Many expecting mothers wish to have a midwife attend the birth of their baby. Midwives can assist women at home, at a freestanding birth center, or even at a hospital. Most women who have used a...

In these financially challenging times many of us are without health insurance. But that doesn't stop women from getting pregnant and it doesn't lower the high cost of a hospital birth.

If you have decided to have your baby at home, choosing a licensed home birth midwife is an important step. If you have done your homework and decided that home birth is for you, make sure you...

Every woman has an idea of her own perfect birth plan for her child. If you desire a natural childbirth, here are some steps that will help you achieve your ideal birth.

Home birth is a safe and wonderful experience, but how do you know if this is the best choice for you and your baby?

There has been a recent epidemic with doctors pushing birth inductions, epidural and other pain medications for childbirth. Women are not well informed about the dangers of these procedures and...

Maybe you're over two weeks late. Or maybe your doctor is a Nazi and insists that if you don't produce a baby within a week of your due date, you're getting a C section. Whatever the reason,...

You just found out you are pregnant and are now considering all options. If you are thinking about the possibility of a home birth, you have come to the right place! Before you know it you will be...

Congratulations. You've done your research and decided that a home birth is the right birthing method for you. Now that your decision is made, you just have to choose the right midwife to attend...

Being pregnant is a life-altering transition. Your questions and concerns will grow right along with the new life in your belly. Many women are finding the answers and reassurance they need with...