New Waterbirth Tub Coming!!!

I am so excited to announce that starting in July, I will be able to offer the Aquaborn Professional Waterbirth Tub to my clients - at no additional cost to them (except the cost of a disposable liner). I have wanted to be able to offer the option of waterbirth to all my clients for a long time, but it was cost inhibitive. I worked out a barter agreement with one of my clients and now I will have one. I just love doing trade! This pool is the deepest inflatable birth tub on the market and has 6 different handles to allow complete choice and freedom of movement. It also has a lid that helps keep the heat in and debris out!
Laboring and giving birth in water has been shown to reduce pain for mom and be more gentle for baby. Check out Waterbirth International for more info on waterbirth.

Beautiful Waterbirth Montage

Just came across this on another midwife's blog and thought it was too beautiful not to share! I love how hands off this midwife is and allows the birth to be mom's and the baby's.

Reducing Infant Mortality

This is an awesome video on reducing infant mortality here in the states. Take the time and watch it - it is under 17 minutes long.

Reducing Infant Mortality from Debby Takikawa on Vimeo.

Cesarean vs, VBAC - a dramatic difference

This is such a touching video and eye opening video. Most people do not realize the force needed to get a baby out during a cesarean section - in the second birth, a vacuum is used as well as manual force. It is 16 minutes long, but worth the time.

Cesarean vs. VBAC: A Dramatic Difference from Alexandra Orchard on Vimeo.

Delivering baby underwater eases pain

Check out this article on waterbirth helping ease the pain of childbirth.