I like the idea of a home birth; I always have. And after reading books like Ina May Gaskin’s Guide To Childbirth and watching documentaries like The Business of Being Born, I was further motivated to seek midwives and a birth environment that encouraged a more natural, trust-in-your-body approach to childbirth. And yet I just [...]
From Chelsea Lietz Photography Last week I had the distinct pleasure of photographing a natural VBAC birth in San Antonio at the Birth Center Stone Oak. I knew I loved the H family the moment I met them, and witnessing this miracle sealed the deal. Mama was strong, determined, and inspiring. Dad was a steadfast [...]
Birth Center Stone Oak offers 7 ways to reduce labor pain for a safe and natural birth. Movement Changing positions and moving around not only helps reduce pain but it can also help to speed labor. Movement helps the baby to get in the optimal position for birth thus making the work easier on your [...]
"Water Birth" is such a buzz term but how much do you know about it? It is a practice that is widely used in other countries and is growing in popularity here in the U.S. The second word "birth" is a little misleading as submersion in water can be beneficial in all phases of labor. [...]
