For its prevalent usage, ultrasound has been enormously under-researched. Written by the honorary chair for AIMS, this article is a useful step towards filling the lack of research and data on ultrasound.  Read more…. Ultrasound: Prematurity and Potential Risks

In Part 1 of this article, we discussed one of the helpful ways a woman can reclaim the magic in her childbirth experience—by hiring a birth doula…. In Part 2 we will discuss what happens after pregnancy and what can be especially helpful for a woman during this time. Read more…. A Postpartum Doula for Every Mother

One predominant problem with planned hospital birth stems from the requirement of collusion among hospital workers. Hospitals are living organisms whose drive for self-preservation takes precedence over the goals and needs of the patient. Read more…. Collusion and Negligence in Hospitals

A husband shares the story of how he eventually became convinced that his wife’s wish to birth at home, which ended up including a horse trough and beer, was the best way to have a baby. Read more…. Help, I’m a Guy! Homebirth from a Man’s Point of View

With information taken from her new book, New Mother, author Allie Chee clearly outlines the benefits of having a birth doula and provides helpful details regarding such things as cost and the selection process. Read more…. A Birth Doula for Every Mother

When I worked primarily as a doula, I loved attending births with midwives. I appreciated their family-centered approach to managing normal labor and birth. Read more…. Doulas and Midwives Laboring Together