VBAC refers to vaginal birth after cesarean, and this is becoming more common as the cesarean rate has risen. Learn about finding a provider who will attend this type of birth with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on VBAC and pregnancy. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Officially 9 months pregnant and I “really” feel pregnant this month…In this video I go over symptoms, show off the new baby room, and introduce some fun gadgets to help me through the delivery. Peace!

Prodromal labor is sometimes referred to as false labor, but this is somewhat of a misnomer because prodromal labor is the period leading up to the first part of labor. Discover how prodromal labor can be mentally and physically exhausting with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on prodromal labor. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

The early phase of labor has a period that is known as latent labor, and it is the longest part of labor. Discover the average length of time for a woman’s first labor with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on the latent phase of labor. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Lotus birth involves the non-severing of the umbilical cord, and therefore it is left to separate on its own, which can take up to 10 days. Learn about options for giving birth with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on lotus birth. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Options for the placenta after birth include it being discarded as medical waste, taking the placenta home or having it be used in beauty products. Learn about options and cultural influences on placenta usage with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on options for the placenta. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Trailer for “Laboring Under An Illusion: Mass Media Childbirth vs. The Real Thing,” a documentary by childbirth anthropologist Vicki Elson. Please visit www.birth-media.com for more info, ordering, etc.

A birth kit is used by someone who plans on having a home birth, and these are often bought having already been assembled. Learn about buying absorbent chuck pads at the drug store with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on birth kits. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

A challenging birth may be the result of an absent partner, a long labor or perhaps an uncomfortable labor. Find out how to maintain a good support system with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on challenging births. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

Delivery of the placenta is the last stage of labor, and the placenta is the organ that sustains the baby’s life inside the uterus, or womb. Learn about patient delivery of the placenta with help from a certified nurse-midwife in this free video on placenta delivery. Expert: Michelle Collins Contact: www.vanderbiltnursemidwives.org Bio: Michelle Collins has more than 20 years of experience in the field of maternal-child health, first as a labor, delivery and pediatric nurse, and currently as a certified nurse-midwife. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge