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Pregnancy & Baby Index: Pregnancy - Birth: Natural Childbirth
Pregnancy - Birth/Natural Childbirth
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10 tips for having a natural birth
Considering having your baby without pain medication? Here are some tips from Lamaze International to help you have a smooth and natural birth!
A midwife's perspective: Labor and birth in the water
Have you considered laboring in a soothing bath, or even an actual waterbirth? Midwife Jill Cohen shares her experience and some of the benefits of this natural pain relief.
A partner's role in pregnancy & birth
With the advent of the Bradley birthing methods, fathers were finally given something important to do. They became "coaches" for the birthing event, and their need to be needed was fulfilled.
Birth plans: Taking a new look
A birth plan, at its best, is a statement of your preferences for labor and delivery. It can be a great tool for facilitating communication, as long as you understand it's not a binding contract. Diana Korte, author of <
Epidural: An option for you?
"Get the epidural!" said every single one of my friends with kids. I expected to. I planned to. I didn't get to. For many women, an epidural is not an option.
Finding a birthing option that's right for you
Having a baby presents the opportunity for parents-to-be to experience many diverse situations. From extremely personal conversations about your weight to your delivery expectations, your professional birthing partner wi
Home sweet home birth
Homebirths offer many advantages over hospital birth - and many cases also represent a safer alternative. Learn more about this option and see if homebirth is right for you!
Homebirth at the hospital
Doulas, birthing assistants, can make all the difference at your birth. Here, Doula Giuditta Tornetta explains how one mom can have a natural, homebirth experience at the hospital.
Labor and pain management
Giuditta Tornetta, doula, lactation educator, hypnotherapist and author of Joy in Birthing, shares some ways to manage pain during labor.
Moving around during labor
Nurse and patient advocate Carolyn Rafferty, RN, BSN, can answer your childbirth questions! Send them to her here.
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