Did you know that hormones have a powerful influence on how smoothly and safely your baby's birth goes? Did you know they relieve labor pain for you and greatly enhance your bond with your baby? Did you know they protect you from “failure to progress” and postpartum hemorrhage?

As you've read in my articles and heard on my podcast, birth is far more than simply a mechanic “open cervix, push baby” progress. It's a complex interplay of hormones and physiology. When you know that, and make choices that support that, birthing usually goes smoothly, safely, and even beautifully.

I'm excited to share an infographic and special report from Dr. Sarah Buckley, one of the foremost experts on the hormones of birth.