Today’s expectant moms have a lot of choices: traditional hospital delivery, water birth, home birth, birthing center, vaginal or C-section, midwife or obstetrician . . . the options are endless. In the end, don’t lose sight of the fact that it's your baby, your body, and your choice. And, most importantly, remember that you’re in charge when giving birth.
Read MoreWomen who want to have a natural birth, especially one at home, may not know how to start that conversation with their partner. However - and wherever - you choose to deliver your baby, it’s a decision to make together.
Read MoreIn considering home birth as an option, an expectant mother must find the right birth practitioner as well as have a strong desire for and commitment to home birthing. Many mothers-to-be feel home birth attended by a midwife offers many benefits not available in other settings.
Read MoreWhile expectant mothers are faced with a myriad of decisions while pregnant, one of the most essential decisions to make is who to choose as a health care provider for your pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum care. This choice - midwife, OBGYN, or both - depends largely on what type of experience you want.
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