Birthing Options

Our Bodies Ourselves celebrated International Day of the Midwife with the Bay State Birth Coalition on May 5, 2026.

In this TEDx Talk, Nashira Baril, the founder of Boston's Neighborhood Birth Center, discusses how midwives shaped her personal birth experience and the benefits of birth centers.

BIPOC doulas Selena Maldonado and Lydia Harris discuss the benefits for Latine people of having a doula and/or midwife.

Court Harris's piece gives an overview of exactly how doulas -- also called companions -- support families during cesarean births, as well as other situations.

Our Bodies Ourselves has long advocated for greater access to midwifery care in all birth settings. Today we continue our midwifery advocacy work, much of it in collaboration with the Bay State Birth Coalition.

Former content expert Jen Kamel discusses the facts and language around vaginal birth after caesarean alongside her personal experience, in order to dispel the myths around VBAC and make our own empowered choices.

An overview from Childbirth Connection to aid you in determining whether a VBAC or C-section will be best for you and your child.

After someone has three or more prior cesareans, is vaginal birth an option? What does the evidence say?

This article answers frequently asked questions about vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).

This resource helps you decide among your options for giving birth at a hopsital, home, or birth center, depending on your geographical location.

A top ten list from Childbirth Connection of things to know or think about as you advance through your pregnancy and birth.

This article includes questions to ask when considering a home birth, the risks and benefits of home births, and how to prepare for a home birth.