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I present to you, the Fetal Heimlich maneuver! I was fortunate to capture this amazing photo and even more thankful my clients agreed to allow it to be shared. It's a natural phenomena in which the intact mother's perineum pressing inward on the baby's ribcage, naturally expelling any mucous/fluids in baby's mouth and nose. Even today, few are aware of the Fetal Heimlich maneuver, its benefits and reason to help prevent medically unnecessary episiotomies or extensive tear

Meet Kate Holbrook! Photographed in the clouds, just 3 days prior to giving birth. She successfully climbed the tallest mountain in the state, full-term and in sandals, I might add. Since our YBH blog has readers from various parts of the world, let me be a little more descriptive. For those of you not familiar, Brasstown Bald is the highest point in the U.S. state of Georgia. Located in northeast Georgia, the mountain at the highest peak is, 4,783 feet above sea level. It

Dear World, welcome Miss Elliana MaeBelle! She is one happy camper! Let me tell you why... her mama ate right, exercised, stayed clear of harmful things to carry her full term and remained healthy and low risk throughout. Elliana weighed in at 6lbs. 6oz., 19.5 inches long to proud parents, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Mosher. Here are a few other fun facts, believe it or not, her parents met on e-harmony! She was also named after her maternal great grandma, "Belle" and the same name

As a Childbirth Educator and Doula, I often use water to illustrate what transpires during labor. First time moms are quite interested in what to expect during the birth process. The more a laboring woman understands about how her body works, the more apt she is at weathering the changes associated with the natural process of “giving birth,” not being “delivered from the experience .” Sadly, many birth professionals have lost site of this for the sake of the work being ea

Although, the average healthy mom carries 41 weeks and 1 day to birth a baby full term. Sometimes, baby has a different idea. Sometimes, the moon phase can get the uterus all riled up. Sometimes, bacteria, virus, etc. could contribute to an early water break. Sometimes, due dates are simply wrong and sometimes, it could be the RIBS! No matter the reason, it is not always possible to stop premature labor as in the second labor of Melissa & Shane Leach. Melissa was 33 weeks