Have you done or seen (human) childbirth standing up?

As a midwife I have seen many children born with the mother standing, squatting or on all fours. read more

As a midwife I have seen many children born with the mother standing, squatting or on all fours. In general I see my job as assisting and supporting the woman in whatever position she wants to be in and in my hospital obstetricians not only support but encourage women to use these positions if available. read more

Birth in the standing position July 18, 2010 at 10:20 pm A statement out of a recent Midwifery Today E-Newsletter reminded me of something I’ve been wanting to blog about ever since my doula training in February of ’09. read more