Newborn Birth Injuries: The Untold Story

As an advocate of natural childbirth, I strive to educate women on their bodies and how to best work with them during labor. So many complications present themselves because of induction, epidurals, and medical providers anxious to "treat" labor instead of working with it.

This video portrays the sad reality of brachial plexus birth injuries and how to prevent them. Two keys that I took from this video: Choose your health care provider carefully, and stay off your back.

Testimonial from Ayla about her natural birth

My name is Ayla Simmons and I am 18 years old. I've known Aubrey for almost a year now. I soon got pregnant after I met her. When I was about 6 1/2 months pregnant she told me she was a doula and that she would love to help me with my birth if I would like her to. At first I had no clue what a doula was. I was told they're like a birthing instructor. I told her I would love her help.

She helped me through my labor and I don't think I could have done it without her. She helped me relax and be calm and not get stressed out. Having a doula made my experience with a natural birth a very positive and moving one. I think a doula is a very wise choice. It is worth every moment. On July 8th I had a baby girl and named her Oakley. She was 6 pounds 1 ounce.

Love, Ayla and Oakley