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Expecting Success! A Positive Approach to Pregnancy and Birth

I’m excited to announce my new online class: Expecting Success! A Positive Approach to Pregnancy and Birth.  The 4 week (1 hour a week) class begins Sept. 4th at 1pm Pacific (4pm Eastern).  For more information or to register… Continue reading

Cesarean facts from ICAN

Nearly one-third of all US babies are delivered via Cesarean section.  Here are some facts from the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) :

  • When a cesarean is necessary, it can be a lifesaving technique for both for mother and infant
  • Many… Continue reading

Join me at the Trust Birth Conference April 13th-15th

I’m so excited to be speaking once again at the Trust Birth Conference!  The conference is in Nashville, TN this year from April 13th through the 15th (there is also a pre-conference starting on April 11th; see website for… Continue reading

Unassisted Childbirth, Second Edition

The second edition of my book, Unassisted Childbirth, is now available on Amazon and other online bookstores!  The new edition contains updated statistics, references to new articles, books and websites, new birth stories, a resource section, and a foreword by… Continue reading

Unassisted Childbirth at the Trust Birth Conference

I’m excited to announce that I’ve been asked to speak at the Trust Birth Conference! As some of you know, Carla Hartley, the founder of Trust Birth, is very supportive of UC. While there will be workshops primarily… Continue reading