Birth Basics

You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Here, you’ll find evidence-based content on all things birth-related, ranging from positions to speed up labor to positions to reduce vaginal tearing , and from eating and drinking during labor to delayed cord clamping.

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    To VBAC or not to VBAC?

    By Rebekah Valderrama • September 17, 2024
    The pros and cons of vaginal birth after Cesarean
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    IUD placement right after birth might be unethical—and unnecessary

    By Kristen Curran • September 10, 2024
    Why we shouldn’t be placing “postplacental” LARC
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    By Caitlin Estes • August 22, 2024
    Can we please stop telling women with irregular periods they can’t use FAM?
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    Why labor often starts at night: The psychology of labor and birth

    By Kaitlyn Kulda • August 17, 2024
    What does an ideal birth environment look like?
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    Was the ARRIVE labor induction trial wrong?

    By Melayna Alicea • August 15, 2024
    New research says expectant management is best
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    Lessons learned from training for labor like it’s a marathon 

    By Kaitlyn Kulda • August 6, 2024
    Based on my personal experience!
  • “Birth can be traumatic, and birth can be healing:” A tale of two birth stories

    By Anne Marie Williams, RN, BSN • July 30, 2024
    Birth trauma didn’t have the last word
  • delayed cord clamping

    Why is delayed cord clamping so important?

    By Melayna Alicea • July 6, 2024
    How soon is too soon?
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    What is a birth center and could one be right for you?

    By Renee Walton • April 16, 2024
    Birth center basics to help you decide
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    A guide to trace minerals for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum health

    By Madison Ayers • April 4, 2024
    Should you try Trace Mineral Drops, electrolyte powders, Adrenal Cocktails?