Gentle Birth

Gentle Birth

There is a misconception in modern childbirth. It is that childbirth should be painless. Women today are being raised to believe that a painless birth is a good birth. The word and concept of “pain” has negative connotations for many.

Own YOUR Birth Journey

Own YOUR Birth Journey

Your birth journey is just that – your experience.  Own YOUR birth journey. It is not a competition with your friends, family, and the internet. The only competition you have is with yourself. Your expectations, your goals, your beliefs, and your biology.  

Transition Trash Talk

Transition Trash Talk

BYD Blog Transition Trash Talk Transition Trash Talk During spontaneous, natural childbirth, it is not uncommon for women to release tension in transition with transition trash talk. Think about it, labor is hard work! And the transition is usually the most...
Easier Said Than Done

Easier Said Than Done

BYD Blog Easier Said Than Done Easier said than done. Modern mass media does childbirth and childrearing an injustice. Not all births are emergencies, not all cesareans are emergencies, and not all births are risky. However, we are surrounded by Dr. Google, Facebook...
A Shadow of Fear

A Shadow of Fear

Fear can stop you in your tracks. Leave you frozen, unable to move forward and unable to move backward. Clarity of thought disappears, your muscles lock up, tension increases, and pain, both perceived and real, is magnified.  Managing fear is critical in childbirth. With training and practice, it is possible to disengage from the fear.  In order to do this, you must recognize the fear, stop, take a minute to breathe and practice the techniques outlined below.