Natural birth is gaining popularity as more women seek an intervention-free, empowering birth experience. While 73% of U.S. women currently use an epidural, many are turning to natural childbirth to avoid unnecessary interventions, recover faster, and experience birth fully and consciously.
🌿 Why Choose Natural Birth?Women who birth naturally often experience:
✅ Shorter pushing phases during labor
✅ Higher rates of spontaneous vaginal births
✅ Faster postpartum recovery
✅ Fewer side effects (such as headaches, low blood pressure, or fever) from pain medications
If you have a healthy pregnancy with no complications, you may be a great candidate for a natural birth! Here’s how to prepare your body and mind for an empowering birth experience.
1️⃣ Choose the Right Provider
Selecting a birth provider who supports natural birth is essential. Look for:
🔹 Experience working with doulas & midwives
🔹 Understanding of birthing plans & patient-centered care
🔹 A low rate of cesarean births & unnecessary interventions
📍 In Northern Nevada, we offer a list of trusted chiropractors, midwives, doulas, acupuncturists, obstetricians, and family medicine doctors who prioritize natural birth and personalized care.
💡 Not sure whether to choose a doctor or a midwife? Watch our webinar here!
2️⃣ Stay Physically Active
A strong, flexible body can make a significant difference in labor.
🔹 Aim for 30 minutes of active movement (walking, stretching, or swimming) 5-6 days per week
🔹 Include prenatal yoga (1-2 times per week) to improve flexibility and ease tension in the pelvis
🔹 Focus on pelvic opening exercises to prepare for birth
🔹 Holistic Insight:
- Chiropractic Care: Regular adjustments keep the pelvis aligned for easier labor and delivery.
- Key Supplements:
✅ Magnesium to support muscle relaxation & prevent leg cramps
✅ Collagen peptides for strong ligaments & tissue elasticity
✅ Calcium & Vitamin D for bone and nerve health
3️⃣ Take a Natural Birth Class
Education is key to a confident birth experience. Women who attend birthing classes are more likely to have a vaginal birth.
🔹 Learn breathing techniques & pain-coping strategies
🔹 Understand what to expect during labor & delivery
🔹 Gain confidence in your body’s ability to birth naturally
✨ Recommended Classes:
✅ The Bradley Method – Focuses on partner-supported natural birth
✅ Hypnobirthing – Uses deep relaxation & visualization techniques
📍 Join our Natural Birth Classes for expert guidance on how to prepare for an intervention-free birth!
4️⃣ Hire a Doula
A doula provides emotional, physical, and informational support during labor.
🔹 Doulas help reduce stress and increase birth satisfaction
🔹 Women with doula support have higher vaginal birth rates and fewer interventions
🔹 Continuous labor support leads to shorter labors & fewer complications
💡 According to a 2017 Cochrane review:
✅ Women with continuous labor support had fewer C-sections and required less medical intervention
✅ Those with midwives, partners, or doulas reported higher satisfaction with their birth experience
📍 Looking for a doula in Northern Nevada? We can connect you with experienced, certified doulas who specialize in natural birth support.
5️⃣ Write a Birth Plan
A birth plan helps you outline your labor and delivery preferences to ensure your healthcare team is on the same page.
🔹 Women with birth plans are 10% more likely to have a vaginal birth
🔹 Your plan should include pain management preferences, birth positions, and postpartum wishes
🔹 Share your birth plan early with your provider to ensure alignment with your natural birth goals
📍 Need help writing a birth plan? Our Natural Birth Prep Sessions guide you through the process step by step.
🌿 Holistic Support for Natural Birth
Combining chiropractic care, nutrition, movement, and birth education increases your chances of a smooth, natural birth experience.
🔹 Chiropractic Care Supports:
✅ Optimal fetal positioning for an easier labor
✅ Reduced back & pelvic pain in pregnancy
✅ Better nerve function for stress management
🔹 Key Supplements for Birth Preparation:
✅ Red raspberry leaf tea to tone the uterus for efficient contractions
✅ Dates (6 per day) to help soften the cervix & shorten labor
✅ Probiotics for gut health and reduced risk of Group B Strep (GBS)
📅 Get Ready for Your Natural Birth Today!
Your body is designed to birth naturally—with the right support, you can trust the process and step into birth with confidence.
📍 Schedule a consultation today to begin your holistic birth journey!
