Check your own Cervix: and other Radical Birth Ideas

The  more you  dig  in the world of pregnancy and birth,  the deeper you will get into theories and ideas around birth. Eventually you get beyond the  articles about epidural pros and cons,  dangers of pitocin, the magic of natural birth,  the  politics of midwives vs. doctors, etc.  

Beyond these is an Alice-in-Wonderland type world  where everything you know about birth is turned on its head and your beliefs are deeply challenged. 

My initiation  into doula work was  brought on by my fall "into the rabbit hole.  I have had three beautiful  babies, and the preparation for each one took me deeper and deeper into unique cultures, concepts, and ceremonies for birth. Natural Childbirth. Placenta encapsulation. Lotus birth.  

Pushing the boundaries of my beliefs has  expanded my world-view,  my  trust in my own  intuition  as a mother, and my belief in the goodness of pregnancy and birth.  So I've gathered a  list here of  "radical birth practices" that you can explore, and perhaps even apply to your own pregnancy or birth.

Each point is a link, so click on it to be directed to more information. 

Birth - fetal ejection Reflex  (not actively pushing)  -  Click here for  VIDEO

Water-birth - Click here for list of VIDEOS

Placenta Encapsulation

Placenta Tincture

Raw Placenta Smoothie

Placenta Prevents  Postpartum Hemorrhage

Lotus Birth - Click here for VIDEO

Check your own cervical dilation in labor

Pain-free, even orgasmic,  birth 

Unassisted or free birth

Birth outdoors, in  a backyard or in the wild -  VIDEO


​Did I miss something?  Add it in the comments below!


*These statements are not meant to be taken as medical advice. Be sure you do your own research and take responsibility for the decisions you make in your birth experience. Not all of the methods on this list are for every woman, and only you (and your care provider) can decide if your health permits exploring these "radical" options for giving birth.