Here you’ll find a collection of helpful, evidence-based links that I often share with clients. These may come in handy when creating your Birth Preferences. We can also talk through these topics during your prenatal visits! Keep in mind that Evidence Based Birth links tend to be long. If they are overwhelming for you, just scroll to the bottom and look for the pink box. There you’ll find the Bottom Line, a summary of the findings.

Hormonal Physiology of Childbearing: Evidence and Implications for Women, Babies, and Maternity Care: An epic read on actual, physiologic labor by Sarah Buckly, MD. I’m going to quote my mentor here: “I believe this is critical information … to understand the normal hormonal physiology of birth and how various rituals and routines sabotage this highly refined, delicate interplay of hormones between mother and baby.” - Bille Harrigan

Focus on Chapter 2 if you don’t want to read the entire document.

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