When to Cut the Cord

When to Cut the Cord

When parents are preparing their birth plan, one of the questions often asked is about the umbilical cord. “How soon after the baby is born is the cord cut?” Waiting a few minutes after delivery to cut the umbilical cord is best for your baby’s...
Health Risks of Hospital Births

Health Risks of Hospital Births

Many recent studies show that planned out-of-hospital births can be a safe option for low-risk mothers and, in some cases, may even be safer than hospital births. With so much technology available, how can this be true? Many hospital interventions have potential side...