Birthful

This week, Natasha Grey shares her lovely homebirth story, noting how an ultimatum from her midwife had her running for the stairs, and right into transition.Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE w...

3 Aug 201649min

This week, Kate Turza tells us about her three epidural births, and highlights how what happens during the third stage of labor can impact breastfeeding and your recovery, even for many weeks after th...

27 Jul 20161h 10min

Emily Alsheskie never really had any experience around children -nor was she all that excited about having kids. Oh, how things change! Check out her awesome and unconventional home water birth story,...

20 Jul 201653min

Victoria Wilson tells us how bringing great labor support to a birth makes for a much better experience than when you just bring your stubbornness.Download Birthful's Postpartum Plan FREE when you sig...

29 Jun 201651min

When preparing your maternity leave, what should you discuss with your employer during pregnancy? How will you make sure you have the support that you need? How long should you make your transition ti...

15 Jun 201651min

What is a postpartum doula? How does she help smooth your transition as a family? Is she only helpful during the first few days? Can having one lessen your chances of postpartum mood disorders? What i...

8 Jun 201652min

What are the many ways that your body communicates fertility? What do your cervix and breasts want you to know? How is your menstrual cycle affected by sleep or nutrition? What’s YOUR normal? Emily Va...

1 Jun 20161h 1min

It’s estimated that about 3 in 5 babies will show some level of jaundice. Why is it so prevalent, and what are the different types of jaundice? How do you get rid of it? If your child is jaundiced, wh...

25 Mai 201635min