While hospitals are imperative for high-risk births, for some expectant mothers they can be overwhelming. Many women are starting to see the advantages of delivering at a birth center instead. Birth centers are typically small buildings that are situated near...

The use of midwives has seen a powerful comeback in recent decades and for good reason. In low-risk pregnancies, midwives have been linked to better birth outcomes due to fewer medical interventions, less bleeding and tearing, and a smaller chance of preterm birth....

Midwives are becoming increasingly popular throughout America, and here at Celebrate Birth, we can’t help but get excited! The use of midwives has given women control over their deliveries, making it far more than just some passing trend. For eligible women, midwives...

August 1st – 7th marks World Breastfeeding Week! We honor this week to recognize the benefits and challenges associated with breastfeeding around the world. The first World Breastfeeding Week was celebrated in 1992 with 70 countries taking part. This movement has now...

The first few weeks postpartum are not something you typically think about, but thinking about it may be the best way to be proactive about preventing postpartum challenges and slowly ease you into parenting. With a little bit of information, you might feel a bit more...

It's ironic that most women think to register for classes geared toward preparing for labor and childbirth, but don’t think to register for breastfeeding classes or seek out breastfeeding support prior to their baby’s birth. Those intense 24-48 hours spent delivering...