Natural Birth

Active labor positions. Natural birth is easier with movement. Poster, handout, information sheet for doulas, midwives, birth class, education.

The Film + Photo blog of Susan Joy, serving the mothers of Phoenix, Arizona in the East Valley including Scottsdale, Mesa, Gilbert, and Queen Creek.

Over 30 birth videos including birth at home, hospital, outdoors, natural unmedicated, epidural, c-section, hypnobirth, twin birth, surrogate, and more! Watch birth videos and fill your mind with positive and empowering images of birth. Pick and choose wh

Perineal tearing one of the most common fears of pregnant women, but there are ways you can prevent tearing in birth. Use these methods as shared by an experienced midwife to help you avoid perineal tearing regardless of the size of you or your baby.

This is a picture of my postpartum survival kit that I left in my bedroom/bathroom that had everything I needed for a postpartum care kit. Bottom balm for my lady bits. Rhoid balm for hemorrhoids. Arnica for bruising and much more!

'Diastasis Recti: a belly sticks that out because the space between your left and right belly muscles has widened. You might call it a 'pooch.'' Funny definition right? That's how WebMD describes it. I describe it as that sucky thing that happens postpartum. And that's why I felt compelled to share a post on healing diastasis recti. Pin It! I know first-hand how this ugly side affect from pregnancy can mess with a woman's self confidence and how little information we are provided with…

Postpartum healing tips after vaginal birth to help you heal quicker! #postpartum #birth #pregnant

Once you’re in labor, here are some tips for the method I used to have my shortest labor ever with no induction. It helped me work through the contractions and different stages of labor!

Oh my goodness YOU GUYS! This is the best thing I've read on how to get through labor without drugs. It's AMAZING! Check it out!

New breastfeeding moms often ask: Should I wake a baby to breastfeed who is sound asleep? Learn when to wake your baby and when to let them keep sleeping.

Learn what HypnoBirthing is all about in this informative article and decide if HypnoBirthing could be right to prepare for your natural birth experience.

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It seems there are two sides to the argument of just exactly which is the best way to move your baby through the birth canal: breathing baby out, or actively pushing.

Women who feel loved and supported are more likely to experience a positive birth. Here's the ultimate Dad's guide to birth support and being a Daddy Doula.

How to Prepare for a Great Hypnobirthing Experience #hypnosis #childbirth #hypnotherapy #hypnobirthing

A great list for pregnant mamas! Breathing exercises, pain management, prenatal yoga, perineal “massage”, I’ve rounded up what ended up being the 25 most useful resources in both of my …