Natural Birth
VBAC Success- DC and NOVA Area Stories
This past October, I had the joy and honor to work with 3 amazing families seeking empowering, gentle births. Two of those families were working for a VBAC- (vaginal birth after a cesarean) and travelled (very far in some cases) to a DC hospital, to make it happen. I will be sharing some lessons to…
Read MoreAcupuncture for Birth & Labor
Preparing for Birth: Alternative Healing Therapies and Whole-Body Care There are many ways that a pregnant person can prepare their body, mentally, emotionally and physically for birth and labor- to help ease the process through optimal positioning for the baby and through mental relaxation. A few of my favorite alternative therapies to prepare the body…
Read MorePreparing for a VBAC
Planning Ahead for a VBAC Recently I shared the inspiring story of a mother who reached out to me two years before her second pregnancy, asking for tips on how she could prepare for a VBAC. She had just recently given birth to her first child via a cesarean after an induction that did not…
Read MoreChoosing a Provider- Where Do I Start?
Choosing a pregnancy provider who will positively support you throughout your pregnancy and birth experience is without a doubt one of the single, most important decisions you will make on your journey to parenthood. Pregnancy providers- whether they are midwives, family doctors or OBs, have different understandings and approaches to pregnancy and birth. Being aware…
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