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Are you hoping for a natural birth but can't find any local natural birth options? 

Maybe you're not quite sure if you want a natural birth, but you're curious about your options. Maybe you've known since the day you started dreaming about being a mom that you wanted a natural birth.

But you feel discouraged because of all of the stories you've heard. You know so many women who wanted a natural birth but ended up being induced and/or having a C-section. You're worried that you might have the same experience. You feel like you don't have any options.

All birth stories are beautiful. And emergencies do happen. But your birth story shouldn't have to be limited by your location. There are plenty of great options!

I've done all of the research for you. If you want to give yourself the best possible chance of having a natural birth on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, you're in the right place.

I believe that if you prepare your body and you choose a supportive birth team, you have a much greater likelihood of experiencing your desired birth. I've put together all of the tools you need.


Imagine walking into the L&D triage feeling confident that you're in true labor and won't be sent home. You have educated yourself and you have a great supportive birth team surrounding you. Your body is doing all of the right things, the baby is in the correct position, and you know exactly what you need to do to manage the pain. You are ready. And if you do have to have some medical interventions, you feel assured that they were absolutely necessary for the safety of you and your baby. You have no doubts. You had the beautiful birth you dreamed of.

When you join the Shore Beginnings community, you'll be prepared for your best birth. You'll have access to our directory of local birth professionals and you'll receive labor tips, featured local birth businesses, and free worksheets in your inbox.


Why we started Shore Beginnings

When we moved to the Eastern Shore, our first concern was "what are we going to do when we have another baby?" All of our previous birth experiences were natural. We didn't know a single local friend that had had a natural birth experience in this area. We were so worried about finding a provider who would support our birth choices. I was confident in my body's ability to birth and in my knowledge of the process, but I was not confident in my ability to advocate for myself while in active labor. I wanted to know that I was in the hands of a birth team that supported and encouraged my desire for natural birth. I wanted to trust that they would only make interventions if necessary.

My own fears filled me with the hope of empowering other women to seek their desired birth experience. We hope to build a community that supports birth choices. Because your birth story is just as unique as you are. And you deserve to be supported in whatever birth plan you are hoping for.

So what are you waiting for??

-Sign up for your free birth plan worksheet.
-Find local midwives, doulas, photographers, and more.
-Learn about your birth options on the blog (natural hospital birth, homebirth, induction, C-section, VBAC)

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