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Pregnancy

To Write a Birth Plan or Not?

Denise BrusveenJanuary 3, 2020Birth Plan, Doctor, Hospital Birth, Midwife, Pregnancy

Do you REALLY need a birth plan? Well, no. But I’ll tell you what you SHOULD for sure have! In my experience, some medical professionals tend to dislike birth plans and even mock them. You may have even been told not to bother writing one. I’ve heard comments that range from, “The longer the birth plan, the longer the labor.” ... Read More

The #1 Decision That Will Affect Your Birth

Denise BrusveenMay 12, 2016Birth Choices, Birth Location, Doctor, Midwife, Pregnancy

[x_text]Did you know that there is one decision that you will make during your pregnancy that will affect your birth more than any other? Sure, you can read the books, eat well, exercise often, have a rock solid birth plan, and hire a doula, but if you don’t have a care provider who is on board with your goals, then ... Read More

Understanding Risks in Birth

Denise BrusveenOctober 19, 2015Pregnancy

[x_text class="justify-text "]Birth carries risk. Plain and simple. So does every other choice you make and experience you live. The question that separates many of us is, “What amount of risk are you willing to accept?” This is no different for birth, and this is what leads to women choosing all different kinds of births. You want to avoid a ... Read More