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Expert Profile: Catherine Beier MS CBE

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, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 6 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to evidence-based natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of two and waiting for more!

Publications
My book, Birthright: Reclaim Your Right to Give Birth Naturally, is currently in final edits for publication.

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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Prestige Points: 2610
Knowledge   9.87   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.88   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.91   Best of the best
Politeness   9.95   Best of the best
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Total Questions
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User Comments
Thank you for your quick response.
(Bracha on 11/19/08)
Thank you for a very fast, kind, and encouraging reply.
(Katie on 11/19/08)
Very clear and concise answer. Sounds like exactly what we had been thinking . . . but never got a straight answer previously. Great advice!
(Michelle on 11/16/08)
thank you =]
(katherine on 11/15/08)
thanx for the quick response.
(saima on 11/16/08)
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Recent Answers from Catherine Beier MS CBE
2008-11-22  When did I get pregnant? Alicia, Neither of those men could be the father. With either due date, you would have conceived some time in September. Based on the June 18th due date, you most likely conceived around Sept...
2008-11-19  Getting Prangnant Bracha, No, I have never heard of a woman's pelvic muscles affecting her ability to conceive. Gravity is the problem here, not your pelvic muscles. This is a common occurrence. Typically the best...
2008-11-17  Second pregnancy after cerclage Katie, I completely agree that it's entirely possible you did not have an incompetent cervix with your first pregnancy, and that your treatment was much too aggressive. It definitely sounds like...
2008-11-16  Risk of repeat hemorrhage Michelle, It is possible to have an adverse reaction to pitocin, which is most commonly a hyperstimulated uterus for the mother or issues with blood pressure. Babies often do not respond well to...
2008-11-15  how off can the dr be Katherine, No, an early ultrasound would not have been off that much. Typically, they are accurate within +/- 2 days between 8-10 weeks gestation. Also, based on your typical cycle length...
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