Whether induced or spontaneous, the goal of labor is the same: a healthy vaginal delivery. Getting familiar with the induction process ahead of time better informs your birth plan.

You have probably heard people say that birth plans are not read, not respected, and maybe even that they are ridiculed and dismissed. You may also have heard someone say that their birth did not go according to their birth plan. And this all may happen, really, especially if your plan is long, not organized, irrelevant to local practices, comes across as negative, or does not reflect the unfolding nature of birth. But, I am here to say that a well-crafted birth plan can be a

This is a post I saw on Call the Doula Facebook Page . It is sometimes so hard to explain what doulas do, but this encapsulates the spirit beautifully. What your doula wished you knew... [...] Your doula cares about your birth more than you know. She cares about how you are spoken to. She cares about who touches you and when. She cares about the tone in the room. She cares about the pause before a decision. She cares about your partner not feeling lost. She cares about your “

Bring a Loved One, Friend, or Doula for Continuous Support Can't agree more!