Advocacy Doula Services

06/01/2017

https://evidencebasedbirth.com/iv-fluids-during-labor/ Must read!

05/18/2017

This video surprised even me. Take a look and let me know if you had any personal success or failure with EPO to induce labor.

In this video, the founder of Evidence Based Birth® talks about the Evidence on using Evening Primrose Oil to Naturally Induce Labor. To learn more, click he...

05/17/2017

https://www.romper.com/p/8-ways-to-kick-someone-out-of-your-postpartum-recovery-room-57266

05/17/2017

http://romesentinel.com/health/alternative-treatments-available-for-chronic-gynecological-symptoms/QBqqee!8RbfPPSUpXr3fviRw778A/ There are alternatives to hysterectomy you can try first. Not necessarily a pregnancy post but definitely a woman's post.

05/17/2017

"More and more, expectant mothers are taking back control in the delivery room. Many women are opting for home births, doulas and midwives instead of a delivery room.

Andrea and Adam Gunnett of Kentwood were emotional as they returned to the room at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital where they first met their daughter Cheyenne.

“It almost tears me up being back in this room because it was so positive,” Andrea Gunnett recalled.

At first glance, the natural birthing suite looks like it might be their bedroom. All the comforts of home provided the type of atmosphere these first-time parents were looking for." http://woodtv.com/2017/05/16/spectrum-health-touts-patient-centered-birthing-suites/

05/16/2017

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/moms-fresh-prince-parody-tackles-the-chaos-of-labor-and-delivery_us_5919eba6e4b0809be156f963

05/16/2017

We all need a little fun some times...

05/12/2017

Pineapple to induce labor??? Check out the evidence in this video

In this video, the founder of Evidence Based Birth® talks about the Evidence on using Pineapple to Naturally Induce Labor. To learn more, click here:

04/27/2017

http://ebbirth.com/failuretoprogress Understand all your options :)

03/24/2017

Babies need a little "stress" or labor before Cesarean. Unsure why??? Check out the link below and let me know what your thoughts are.

Is birth by pre-labour Caesarean an extreme example of stress deprivation? In the framework of our cultural conditioning, ”stress’ has a negative connotation: we must avoid stressful situations. Meanwhile, in the current scientific context, it appears that stress hormones have multiple roles to play...

03/22/2017

In many hospitals, patients are told not to eat or drink during labor. Are these eating bans based on best evidence?

03/12/2017

Today’s video is all about the evidence on using exercise birth balls during labor.