Category Archives: videos

So the baby is born . . . now what?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by birthsmart

We often make detailed plans about our wishes for our labors and births, but do we consider what happens once the baby is born? Once important issue to consider is whether to allow the umbilical cord to be immediately clamped and … Continue reading →

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Can you picture this? Images of labor

Posted on December 20, 2010 by birthsmart

Images women have of labor and birth play a crucial role in their own birth preparation. When I was pregnant with my oldest son, I saw a video of a woman laboring calmly and quietly; she was breathing slowly and … Continue reading →

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Birth in the U.S. Becoming More Dangerous for Women and Babies

Posted on March 26, 2010 by cc

There is no time like the present for the moms and dads of America to start advocating for themselves and their families. It may seem counter-intuitive that despite progress and technology advancing, birth statistics are getting worse; but this is, … Continue reading →