As moms, we feel guilty for so many things that we can’t control, that aren’t our fault, or that aren’t even real concerns. We feel guilty for letting the laundry go a few extra days. For ordering pizza rather than cooking a home-made meal. We feel guilty for not losing our baby weight the day after we deliver.

There are many ways in which natural childbirth can be safer for your baby. Babies delivered naturally receive increased energy from stable levels of blood sugar. They receive an increased amount of oxygen from natural hormones. Finally, studies have shown that they develop stronger immune systems.