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Dad-Friendly Homebirth FAQ Sheet: Everything You Might Be Wondering (But Haven’t Asked Yet)
Is homebirth safe? What if something goes wrong? What does a midwife do? What do dads do during birth? Who sets up and who cleans up after the birth? What happens after the baby is born?
talblinger
Jun 16, 20253 min read


What Helped My Partner Say Yes to Homebirth: Advice From Moms Who’ve Been There
Why some partners hesitate about homebirth, what helped partners become more homebirth supportive, and homebirth dad resources.
talblinger
Jun 16, 202513 min read


Birth Without Drugs: Practical Coping Techniques for a Natural Labor
Evidence based list of coping techniques for natural labor and unmedicated birth.
talblinger
Jun 13, 20235 min read


Make Your Own NORA Pregnancy Tea
The benefits, recipe and organically sourced herbs to make NORA Pregnancy Tea yourself at home.
talblinger
Nov 5, 20227 min read


Natural Treatment for GBS in Pregnancy
How to naturally prevent, reduce and recover from GBS in pregnancy with supplements, healthy foods + lifestyle recommendations by midwives.
talblinger
Nov 2, 202210 min read


Are Vaginal Exams in Labor Necessary?
The pros , cons alternatives and choices every laboring woman has to accept or decline vaginal exams during the natural birth process.
talblinger
Sep 14, 202216 min read


Birthing the Placenta: Midwifery Care for the Immediate Postpartum
As homebirth midwives, we have a unique understanding of the physiological nature of this stage in labor and how we can support a natural
talblinger
Jul 20, 202221 min read


Water Breaking As The First Sign of Labor: A Midwife's Perspective on Supporting Natural Birth
Do your natural birth plans need to change if your water breaks as the first sign of labor? Navigate early labor with a supportive plan!
talblinger
Jun 1, 202212 min read


What to Do During Early Labor: A Guide to Patience, Trust and Little Bit of Midwife Dust
Did you know the average first time mom labors for over 24 hours to bring her baby out? We believe so deeply in supporting long labors as a
talblinger
May 24, 20226 min read


Finding A Midwife: A Guide to Researching, Interviewing + Hiring Your Future Midwife
Have you fallen in love with the midwifery model of care and you're ready to explore hiring a midwife for your upcoming birth? In this...
talblinger
Feb 27, 202210 min read


Circumcision Decision
In this article, we take a deep dive into circumcision. We cover everything from research and health to culture and religious beliefs.
talblinger
Aug 5, 20217 min read


Homebirth or Birth Center?
We believe women should plan to birth where they feel most comfortable, and that’s going to be different for everyone.
talblinger
Apr 9, 20207 min read


How to Manage a Long Labor
No one wants a long labor, but fear not. We have 5 tips for coping with one, and 4 of them are done before labor even begins!
talblinger
Feb 5, 20204 min read


Affording Homebirth: The Money Aspect of Midwifery Care
We have been taught to interact with medical costs in a way that is covered under insurance plans only, birth is not just a medical event!
talblinger
Jan 27, 20206 min read


How Midwives Handle Complications at a Homebirth
Buckle your seatbelt for a long read! We share a TON of education in this post, knowing that those who have this question want it...
talblinger
Jan 24, 202010 min read


Is Homebirth Right for You?
Here are 6 questions for you to consider as you decide if home birth is right for you. This is not to sway you in one direction or another,

kellyepappas
Feb 16, 20195 min read


Kelly's Birth Stories
We love a good story, we especially love birth stories, telling them and hearing them! We love YOUR story, but we know you want to hear our

kellyepappas
Jan 22, 20195 min read


Tiffany's Birth Stories
We love a good story, we especially love birth stories, telling them and hearing them! We love YOUR story, but we know you want to hear our
talblinger
Jan 22, 20195 min read
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