My husband and I found ourselves in a unique place during the spring of 2015. We were anticipating the birth of our 5th child who we expected to be delivered by cesarean sometime in June. But the Lord had different plans. And we are so glad He did. Let me rewind a bit…...

One week from today, Northshore Birth Options will be hosting Jen Kamel of VBAC Facts for her signature training, "The Truth About VBAC." This is a continuing education event for Birth and Medical professionals, and also a valuable resource for highly motivated parents...

In honor of my daughter's 4th birthday, I would like to share her birth story. My journey through this first birth is part of what led me to start Northshore Birth Options.
In preparation for becoming a mother, I threw myself into as much research as possible trying to...

This Labor Day, we were excited to see a Rally to Improve Birth take place for the first time on the Northshore! Thanks to Sarah Fabares and Maggie Schneider (local mothers and birth advocates) for making this happen! 

From Improvingbirth.org:

"We believe that change hap...

A doula is a non-medical birth professional.  A doula does NOT take the place of an Obstetrician or a Midwife as your care provider. They provide information, support, and resources to mothers during pregnancy and continuous emotional/moral support and comfort measures...

 Our annual birth fair is right around the corner! If you're pregnant, newly postpartum, thinking about having a baby, or just love all things birth then you won't want to miss this opportunity for a one-stop shop for birth-related products and services.

Northshore Bir...

Left to Right: Dr. Brian Ashford, Dr. Dwan Mabry, Dr. Jessica Rinaldo, Sonya April (Clinical Coordinator) , Erika Pearce (Director NBO), Kathleen Evans (Board Member NBO), Cathy Jaubert (Founder/Director NBO)

 As Birth Advocates, we often reach out to area hospitals and...

Thanks to Dr. Sias, Dr. Morse, and Midwife Tisha Seghers for welcoming me to their recent open house! I was able to tour their new Mid-City offices and meet each of them in person. They and their staff were warm and personable and the whole facility was attractive, cle...

Happy Independence Day!!!

Why the need for birth options representation? Why the need for a “collective voice” in local birth options? Because we believe in by the people & for the people, right? Since when in these United States have we taken our rights for granted?! I...