FROM THE BLOG
Notes on birth, education, and the questions that come up most
Short, plainly-written pieces on the research, the practicalities, and the questions families bring to prenatal visits.
The ARRIVE Trial: What the Research on 39-Week Induction Actually Found
The ARRIVE trial is often summarized as "induction is just as safe, maybe safer." Here's what the landmark study actually measured, what it found, and who its results apply to.
Read more →Choosing the Right Hospital for Your Birth
Which Bay Area hospitals have the lowest c-section rates? A look at c-section, VBAC, episiotomy, and midwife-attended birth rates using 2025 CMQCC data.
Read more →How to talk to your provider about a 39-Week Induction You Don't Want
If you want to wait for labor to start on its own and your provider suggests induction at 39 weeks with no medical reason, here's how to have that conversation.
Read more →Epidural or Unmedicated? There's No Wrong Answer
The most polarized debate in birth, reframed with evidence and respect. About 73% of U.S. births involve an epidural. Both paths are valid; here's what the research actually says about satisfaction, pain relief, and making the choice that's right for you.
Read more →Should You Stick With Your OB Just Because You've Always Gone to Them?
You've been seeing the same OB for years, but are they the right person for your birth? Here's when staying makes sense, when switching might be the better call, and how to make the change if you need to.
Read more →Unmedicated Birth Prep That Isn't Just 'Breathe'
If you've searched for unmedicated birth prep and only found 'just breathe through it,' you deserve better. Here are seven evidence-backed techniques, from TENS machines to Spinning Babies, that actually help.
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