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A Birth Plan Manifesto

Written by Susannah King

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If I am ever to write another Birth Plan it will read something like this; I will listen to and be guided by my body. I trust in the birth process and believe in my innate physiological knowledge. I know that birth is a normal, biological function that…

8 Must-Read Books When Preparing for a Waterbirth

Written by Ilissa Kolly

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8 Must-Read Books When Preparing for a Waterbirth

When deciding whether or not a waterbirth is right for you, one of the first and most important steps is do your research. It is important to learn about what water births are, what they involve, pros, cons, and more. To help you make your decision, you may look to…

Birth Plan Example

Written by Jessica M

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Since posting Malachi's birth story, I have had a lot of requests to view my birth plan. So here it is! Here's how I came up with it: I started by doing a Google search for "natural birth plans". I came across a birth plan from "Earth Mama Angel Baby"…

Deciding if Unassisted Birth is Right for You

Written by Lia Joy Rundle

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Deciding if Unassisted Birth is Right for You

Choosing unassisted birth is an ongoing process that is only finalized when the birth has reached its completion. Until then, there is always an option to seek help or transfer to a hospital for assistance. When planning an unassisted birth, it is important to understand the natural physiological process of…

Preparing for an Elective C-Section

Written by Susanne Remic

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This week, I attended a consultant appointment at my hospital, in preparation for my impending elective c-section. Despite the lengthy journey and even lengthier waiting time, I'm really glad that we had this appointment. It was an important opportunity for me to speak to my consultant before the surgery and…

Reflections on My Experience as a Support Person for a Homebirth

Written by Jess Gifford

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Reflections on My Experience as a Support Person for a Homebirth

I am a mother of two boys; 26 months and 11 months. I had what I now understand to be a traumatic birth experience with my first son. During the last two months of my second pregnancy I stumbled upon a natural birth-minded Facebook page called Birth Without Fear. The…

Elephant in Bali Giving Birth

Written by Nicole Thomas

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Here is a remarkable video courtesy of http://elephantsafariparklodge.com of an elephant giving birth undisturbed. She is calm and knows exactly what to do, just like her human counterparts. Unfortunately the environment and the way most women are treated in modern hospitals inhibits their evolutionary instincts and fear can easily set in. Most…

More Business of Being Born Trailer

Written by Amanda Schewaga

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Here is a trailer for "More Business of Being Born". After the success of the first one, Ricki Lake and her team realized that there is so much more that needs to be said and done on birthing so the second one was born. If you are interested in finding…

Unassisted Birth Explained and Why I Chose It

Written by Lia Joy Rundle

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What is unassisted birth? Unassisted Childbirth (abbreviated UC and also known as freebirth) refers to purposefully giving birth without the presence of a doctor or midwife. Some women prefer to birth completely alone. Many share the experience with their husbands, children, friends or extended family. Some women choose…

Lia's Unassisted Birth Step #1: Establishing Pregnancy

Written by Lia Joy Rundle

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If you find yourself called to birthing unassisted, your experience with pregnancy may be unique very early on. Women who plan for an unassisted childbirth (UC) tend to be very aware of their bodies because of experience, enthusiastic interest, or a combination of the two, so many find they know…