I've done several scopes talking about practical natural childbirth issues – how to prepare for birth, how to handle labor, etc. But I haven't spent a lot of time talking about the “why” of natural birth.

It's often a given, I think – many moms do realize why natural birth is a good idea – but it's still good to revisit. Research is always moving forward, and we now have compelling reasons to choose natural birth…

…reasons we didn't have a clue about even 14 years ago when I had my first baby! Watch below for more!

Also be sure to check out the natural birth basics page and the giving birth naturally page for more on the benefits of natural birth 😀

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