• Last updated 2/22/13 by Sarah Clark

Maybe you have noticed one of the latest YouTube phenomenons- the Harlem Shake.  There are dozens of them online.  They all start in a similar way- one person dancing and then- BOOM- a room fool of craziness and chicken suits.     But of course, for any true birth nut a Harlem Shake fad wouldn't be complete without a NATURAL BIRTH version.   I have this crazy friend Shannon who of course MADE one and it is hilarious.  It has everything you need in a natural birth version of the Harlem Shake- a water birth, (look closely!) some hands and knees contractions,... read more

• Last updated 1/15/13 by Cynthia Mosher

From “Water birth comes to UAE,” ArabNews.com, July 6. “Natural birth enthusiasts are all abuzz about the opening of a new hospital in Al-Ain that will offer birth in a specialized tub. Water births were first introduced in the 1960s and gained significant popularity by the 1990s. At first they were mainly used in the home birth setting, but they are now offered as a choice in many Western hospitals as well. Al-Ain Cromwell Women and Children Hospital’s birthing floor should be open next month and has three large birthing rooms, including one with a... read more

• Last updated 1/17/13 by Cynthia Mosher

Thank you to Jennifer Barton for this guest post. When I found out I was pregnant, I was incredibly excited. And absolutely petrified. In addition to the big, scary questions – Is labor as painful as they say? Am I going to be a capable parent?  - I had another worry. Even though I’m from New York, I live in the United Kingdom. I would be having my baby in London, under a health system I didn’t know or understand. This meant free healthcare throughout pregnancy (score!) and also midwife-led care, unless I developed complications or had a... read more