Natural birthing

10 tips for from a nurse who has had 3 unmedicated or natural birth stories and shares her tips with those who are trying to prepare!

Coping with labor pain may seem daunting, but here are several ways to ease the process via massage, counter pressure, aromatherapy and more!

Elowyn’s guess date was August 14th, and the five days we went over that day were the hardest days of my entire pregnancy. I was so anxious to meet her. I knew that babies come when babies are ready, but I was still so excited for her to come. I thought for sure she would come on August 15th, because it was a full moon, but that day came and went and still no baby! On Saturday, August 17th, I started having contractions, but they were spread about 30 minutes apart, and not super intense. I…

While giving birth in the comfort of your own home may sound like the ultimate natural birth experience, it may not be the best option for you if you are

Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

Debating on getting an epidural?Planning for a natural birth, but need some reassurance on your decision to avoid the epidural? For most of human history, women have birthed without epidurals. But now, with them being so common, it really makes you wonder if there are any benefits to not getting an epidural? The potential risks of getting

If you want a natural birth that’s unmedicated, it’s important to start preparing for birth now. These birth tips for labor preparation will allow you to have an easy natural birth and fast recovery after birth. Read these 5 pregnancy tips you should start doing now!

Spread the loveIf you are thinking about having a natural birth let me tell you—it’s an absolutely amazing choice and it should be your preferred ... Read more

Are you currently expecting and dreaming of a natural birth? Wondering what all you should be doing to prepare your body for labor? Women that have natural births typically have shorter labors, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and a quicker postpartum recovery. Not to mention, there's less stress on your baby and the fact that natural birth

Here is our sample birth plan from our natural hospital birth. A great Birth Plan example for a natural or unmedicated birth.