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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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| maaame | 04/10/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Notsosmart | 04/09/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a ton for your prompt response ..... |
| lauren | 03/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Kara | 03/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks again Catherine you are always so ..... |
| Kara | 03/20/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You |
Hi Kara, Your doctor is measuring your fundal height, which is the length from your pelvic arch to the top of your uterus. In general, this corresponds in cm to how far along you are in pregnancy,
Hi Notsosmart, Based on all the information you provided, there is little to no chance that man #1 is the father. It is very rare to ovulate during your period. Your first due date coincides with expected
Cailyn, A 7 week transvaginal ultrasound has a standard error of measure of at most +/- 3 days - but a 20 week abdominal ultrasound has a standard error of measure of +/- 1-2 weeks. So, the accuracy
Hi Cailyn, At most, +/- 3 days, but typically they are accurate within +/- 1 day. Best, Catherine
Hello Minique, I'll address each of your questions in turn (but not in the order you asked them ;-): 1. Ultrasound gives the gestational age, not the fetal age. 2. Ultrasound is the first trimester
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