Birth Confidently.
We hope this collection of articles will help you prepare for birth — Body, Mind and Heart.
These articles are general information. They are not intended to specifically diagnose or treat any condition.
Please ask your care provider for specific support.
If there’s a topic you are interested in that is not covered here, please let us know. We’re happy to answer your questions.
Breastfeeding - How To
Breastfeeding is natural, but it’s no always easy. This link includes videos, handouts, and recommendations for how to breastfeed effectively.
Safe Feeding & Safe Sleeping
There are some beliefs about newborns that we want to challenge. Despite what you’ve heard, breastfeeding should not hurt. Babies should never cry themselves to sleep. And, babies are supposed to wake up to eat at night time! This article addresses those topics, and points you to upcoming baby care and bonding classes to help you prepare for parenting.
Ready Set Relax
What if I told you there was something you could do that would
make your labor shorter
reduce your perception of pain
reduce your stress and anxiety
help prevent lacerations in birth
improve safety in your birth
increase your potential of birthing without medication