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Catherine Beier MS CBE

U.S.

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returns 06/20/2012

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
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

Recent Answers from Catherine Beier MS CBE

2012-04-05 Measurements:

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,

2012-04-04 Father of my child:

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

2012-04-02 conception:

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

2012-04-01 conception:

Hi Cailyn, At most, +/- 3 days, but typically they are accurate within +/- 1 day. Best, Catherine

2012-03-27 Gestational Age:

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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