Natural Birth

Transferring Care to a Birth Center Late in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

Transferring Care to a Birth Center Late in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

When considering transferring care to a birth center, sometimes prospective clients — or partners or other family members — are concerned about safety. Mainstream obstetrics and giving birth in the hospital does not guarantee your safety. Research has shown that birth centers are extremely safe for healthy, low-risk people.

Coronavirus and Out-of-Hospital Birth: How to Know If Birth Center or Home Birth Is Right for You

Coronavirus and Out-of-Hospital Birth: How to Know If Birth Center or Home Birth Is Right for You

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, there has been an increased interest in out-of-hospital birth. People are concerned that hospitals will be overwhelmed with critically ill patients. New policies are restricting support people during labor and birth, and some protocols are requiring parents and babies to be separated.

Why You Should Take Natural Birthing Classes (Even If It's Your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Pregnancy!)

Why You Should Take Natural Birthing Classes (Even If It's Your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Pregnancy!)

Natural childbirth can be a transformative experience. One of the best ways to get ready for unmedicated birth is to take natural birthing classes. Here are five reasons why you should take natural birthing classes for a second, third, or fourth pregnancy.