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Catherine Beier MS CBE

U.S.

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Expertise

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.

Experience in the area

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.

Publications

My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

Education/Credentials

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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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Rachael	12/29/11	10	10	10	Very clear in response and knowlegdable.
Krystie	12/29/11	10	10	10	Thank you for your swift response. Although .....
Madison	12/08/11	10	10	10	thank you
amanda	11/21/11	10	10	10	Thank you so much!!!
Carol	11/18/11	10	10	10	Thank You!!!!

Recent Answers from Catherine Beier MS CBE

2012-02-06 conception/paternity:

I'm not certain how my last answer was unclear, but NO you could not have conceived on August 5th. Like I already said, early transvaginal ultrasound is THE most accurate way to date a pregnancy and is

2012-01-17 stressed out....questions about first pregnancy:

Hello Mya, Based on your information, you most likely conceived around 9/26. Early transvaginal ultrasound is THE most accurate way to date a pregnancy and has a standard error of measure of +/- 1

2012-01-16 conception/paternity:

Ash, There is no way you conceived on August 4th or 5th. Absolutely none. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Early transvaginal ultrasound is the most accurate way to date a pregnancy and has a standard error of measure

2012-01-12 Ovulation date:

Anna, The problem seems to be that you aren't understanding how pregnancy dates are calculated. Pregnancy length is calculated as 40 weeks from the first day of your last period (or about 38 weeks after

2011-12-29 Labor symptoms:

Hello Krystie, Your body isn't giving you any mixed signals. You are exhibiting classic symptoms of prodromal labor ( http://www.givingbirthnaturally.com/prodromal-labor.html) in which your body is preparing

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