Cervical Scar Tissue: What You Need to Know and How to Advocate for Your Birth
At Birthify, we’re committed to providing the information and support you need for a safe and empowered birth experience. One often overlooked […]
10 Steps To Finding A VBAC-Supportive Provider
So you’re planning a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)! Although VBAC is safe for most people, VBACs sadly remain a controversial and […]
Low Intervention Birth: 6 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Provider
Despite spending far more on maternity care, the United States has produced some of the worst maternal health outcomes among all other […]
Should I Take the Birth Class Offered at My Hospital?
FAQS: Birthing Classes and In-Hospital Prenatal Education The birth class scene is a classic in any movie that involves pregnancy. One partner […]
Am I in Labor Right Now?! Braxton Hicks vs. The Real Thing and How To Tell The Difference
Braxton Hicks Contractions, also known as false labor, are contractions of the uterus that typically are not felt until the second or […]
Cervical Scar Tissue Can Derail Your Birth
Original publication of this article was in 2014 My nephews birth in 2007, was the day I first heard the words “Cervical Scar […]
39 Week Induction Craze – Is It Really Reducing C-Section Rates?
The Arrive Trial, a large, randomized controlled trial published in 2018, has generated significant controversy and debate in the obstetric community. The […]
Why It’s Best To Allow Labor To Start On Its Own
As your pregnancy progresses, you may experience excitement, anxiety or you may be so physically uncomfortable, you just want to get the […]
10 Way to Avoid a Cesearean
The Birthify philosophy emphasizes empowering women and promoting natural, positive birthing experiences. While it’s important to note that cesarean sections can be […]
Induction Of Labor, Is Yours Really Necessary?
Induction of labor is a medical procedure that involves using medications or other methods to stimulate contractions and start labor. While there […]
The 39 Week Induction Trend, Why It Might Not Be The Way To Go
If you’re pregnant, you’ve likely heard of the ARRIVE trial and its impact on labor induction at 39 weeks. This trial led […]
Pain Relief In Labor – Know Your Options
Childbirth can be a joyful and transformative experience, but it can also be extremely painful. Thankfully, there are a variety of pain relief […]