We have all heard how breech deliveries are more complicated and usually guarantee a surgical birth these days.  I am here to tell you that there is more to baby’s position than just head down (vertex).  We also want to keep the baby's back in the anterior arc of the mother's abdomen to help make childbirth easier for all those involved.  You will often hear me tell my childbirth students, "Keep your baby in the hammock!"…

Doulas, who offer informational, physical and emotional support to women and families during the childbearing year, celebrate our profession in May. Doulas are one of your biggest fans for a healthy, normal pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The word "doula" comes from the Greeks meaning "woman servant" or "mothering the mother." The modern meaning is a professional, experienced person giving non-medical support in the…

Do you know what it means to consent to a medical procedure versus giving informed consent? Knowing this distinction can make the difference between a satisfying birth experience and a disappointing one. Parents who were able to be involved in the decision making process of their labor and birth were happier with their experience, regardless of…