What is Hypnobirthing?

hypnobirthing

Historically the first way to give birth, natural childbirth is a philosophy that, if adequately prepared, women can give birth to their child naturally without unnecessary medical intervention. Since the beginning of time women have given birth at home, generally assisted by a midwife, local doctor, or members of the woman’s family. Hypnobirthing is a [...]

Hospital Birth: The Pros & Cons

giving birth in the hospital

Up until the 1920s, most mothers gave birth to their children at home surrounded by loved ones and assisted, perhaps, by a midwife. By the 1940s, a new standard of hospital childbirth was set, thought to be the ideal because the doctor at the hospital had all of the right tools beside him when he [...]