Natural labor and delivery

Coping with labor pain may seem daunting, but here are several ways to ease the process via massage, counter pressure, aromatherapy and more!

If there is one thing that I am asked about more than anything else being a labor and delivery nurse, it's what tips do I have to successfully manage labor pains. Pregnant mamas often worry about the pain of childbirth more than anything else in their pregnancies. I get it. Labor can be daunting! Especially

Have you ever heard that natural childbirth is more beneficial for the mother and the baby than a Cesarean section? Unless there is a medical condition or circumstance that places the mother and/or the baby's

I'm currently 10 weeks postpartum after having my second son, Elliot. Now that some time has passed, I am finally ready to share my unmedicated childbirth story! Bringing my second son into the world was an experience that I will never forget for the rest of my life. Childbirth is incredible, right? No matter what

What You Already Have That Helps Your Birth Contractions Feel Good: You have a POWERFUL tool on your side when it comes to your labor and delivery as a mother.

Skills you need to prepare for an all natural labor and delivery. Decrease and deal with the pain of labor so that you can have an all natural childbirth.

Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

As your due date nears, many moms-to-be wonder when labor will begin. If you are like me, you’re probably both excited and anxious to meet your little one (and also just tired of being pregna…

Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? Nervous about the big day? Check out these 10 pieces of advice from a labor and delivery nurse!

Are you currently expecting and dreaming of a natural birth? Wondering what all you should be doing to prepare your body for labor? Women that have natural births typically have shorter labors, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and a quicker postpartum recovery. Not to mention, there's less stress on your baby and the fact that natural birth