Birth advice

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.

Now that we have gone over what to do in early labor, you may wonder what's next. "How will I know once I'm in active labor?" and "What do I do once I'm

Labour and birth is one of the most physically and emotionally profound experiences of your life. Here are 17 natural ways to cope with labour and birth, so you can prepare and help yourself in labour to work towards a positive experience.

Parentbirth™ on Instagram: "✨ You might be thinking, “well what is the big deal about the word delivered?” ✨ Using the word “deliver” reinforces the false philosophy that a birth attendant/“medical provider” is the one asserting control over your birth, your body, and your baby. It also reinforces the idea that you NEED them in order to give birth. This philosophy allows for obstetric violence & arrogance, and the taking of autonomy from women. We really need people to stop asserting control…

Debating on getting an epidural?Planning for a natural birth, but need some reassurance on your decision to avoid the epidural? For most of human history, women have birthed without epidurals. But now, with them being so common, it really makes you wonder if there are any benefits to not getting an epidural? The potential risks of getting

The thought of labor and natural childbirth can be scary when you are pregnant. A wonderful way to calm your nerves about giving birth is to repeat birth affirmations to yourself. Birth affirmations can boost confidence, make you feel more secure, and create a calm mindset. Grab your free pdf printable of a birth affirmations list at Unlimited Mama.

Birth: active birthing positions. A small laminated version for partners to carry in the bag

Can you imagine what it would be like to give birth and feel completely relaxed? For many women, just the thought of labor and contractions causes stress. It doesn’t matter if you are planning to deliver your baby at a hospital or in your bathtub, it's important to be prepared on how to have a calm