[Birth Story] Discovering that Breech Vaginal Birth was a Possibility for Her

Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast

Anya Cutler had originally planned to give birth at a birth center with midwives, then at nearly 37 weeks (and after trying practically everything possible to encourage her baby to flip) she ended up transferring care to an OB/GYN experienced in vaginal breech...

Have an Easier Pregnancy (and Birth!) with Chiropractic Care

Activism, Birth Choices, Comfort measures, Doulas, Labor & Birth, newborn, Podcast, Postpartum, Pregnancy, TBPodcast, VBAC

You know how as pregnancy progresses, your whole body becomes more uncomfortable? It turns out that chiropractic care can help you feel much better and even help you have an easier birth. Dr. Elliot Berlin shares with Adriana why chiropractic care is a superb...

What You Need to Know About Obstetricians (OBs)

Birth Choices, Birth Plan, C-sections, Doulas, homebirth, Interventions, Labor & Birth, Podcast, TBPodcast, Uncategorized, VBAC

Obstetricians are the go-to care providers when giving birth in the U.S., but not all OBs are created equal. How do your obstetrician’s background and training impact the care you get, and is that aligned with the care you deserve? Dr. Stuart Fischbein shares...

How to Know If You and Your Provider Are Truly a Good Fit

Birth Choices, C-sections, Labor & Birth, Podcast, VBAC

Dr. Brad Bootstaylor talks with Adriana Lozada about how vital it is to establish shared decision-making with your care provider and the problem with the prevailing fear-based approach in perinatal care. Plus: why no one should ever roll their eyes at your birth plan....

[Birth Stories] Why She Pushed for the Unmedicated Birth of Her Breech Twins

Birth Choices, Birth Plan, Birth Stories, Labor & Birth, Podcast, Pregnancy, Stories

Emma Parnell was adamant about planning a vaginal birth for her second pregnancy, even though she was having twins—and they were both breech. She tells Adriana Lozada about the strength she gained from her own body’s intuition. What position was your baby in before...