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Stripping Membranes: Does Sweeping the Membranes Start Labor?

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

How to Have a Successful VBAC: Options to Consider when Planning a Vaginal Birth after Cesarean

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

The Business of Being Born: Review: Documentary Examines Hospital Birth and Intervention in the U.S.

By: Christine Benlafquih

Using Massage During Labor: Tips to Help a Laboring Woman During Childbirth and Delivery

By: Feature Writer Angela England

Natural Pain Relief for Labor: Alternative Methods of Pain Management for a Drug-Free Childbirth

By: Sarah Tennant

How Soon Can I have an Epidural? When is the Best Time to Receive Pain Medication

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Using a Doula During Childbirth: Women Helping Women Eases the Birth Process

By: Shayne Fraser

Choosing Elective Cesarean: Cesarean Instead of Vaginal Birth for Your First Baby

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Five Reasons to Have a Homebirth: Having Your Baby at Home Might Be Right For You

By: Christy Swift

Unassisted versus Homebirth: What are the differences between these two birthing options?

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Unassisted Birth: Giving Birth Without Assistance is the Latest Natural Birth Trend

By: Feature Writer L. Shepherd

Breastfeeding in the Birth Plan: Include Feeding Preference as Part of the Written Expectations

By: Glenni Lorick

Natural Childbirth With Hypnosis: HypnoBirthing Teaches Calm Confidence for a More Relaxed Birth

By: Elaine Walker

IV's During Labor: Find out if the Truth on whether You Need an IV During Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

How to Have a Natural Childbirth: Ways to Increase Your Chance of an Unmedicated Birth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Everything About Doulas: Find out more about hiring a doula or becoming a doula.

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Choosing a Career as a Doula: Factors to consider if You want to become a Birth Doula

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Top Reasons to Hire a Doula: Why Parents Hire Birth Doulas Today

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Waterbirth and Hydrotherapy: The Pros and Cons of laboring and giving birth in water.

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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