Labor and Delivery

Safety of Out-of-Hospital Birth

Contrary to popular belief, the hospital is not the safest place for normal healthy women to have their babies. Find out why and see the data.

Benefits of Out-of-Hospital Birth

This article discusses many benefits of delivering out-of-hospital, and includes safety data specific to Utah.

CPM 2000 Study

This study is the largest ever done on home birth, and specifically studied Certified Professional Midwives (the kind of midwives we have at BetterBirth _LLC).

Natural Birth

Unmedicated Childbirth Advocacy Network

Worried about whether you can handle a natural birth? You can! Check out this group’s resources and meetings that can support you and help you believe in yourself.

Why natural birth is so difficult in a hospital, and easier out-of-hospital

The hospital system is not designed to support natural birth. Find out why.

Waterbirth

Why birthing in water is gaining acceptance the world over.

Doulas

Doulas are professional labor support people. You can learn all about them and find local doulas here.