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Labor After You Have Had a Cesarean: More Success for VBAC When Childbirth Start on Its Own

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Epidural Anesthesia Side Effects: Possible Complications From Medicated Epidural Injections

By: Stacy Herlihy

The Bradley Method of Labor and Delivery: Finding Strategies for a Natural Birth

By: Stacy Herlihy

The Benefits of Having a Home Water Birth: Why Many Women Are Choosing Home Births

By: Emily Rogers

Hospital Birth or Home Birth: Deciding Where to Give Birth should be Considered Closely

By: Stacy Herlihy

Reasons to Take Childbirth Classes: Preparing for Labor is Not Just for Mothers Wanting Natural Birth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Considering Vaginal Birth after C-Section: The Risks and Benefits of VBAC Compared to Repeat Cesarean Section

By: Molly Markey

External Versions for Breech Babies: Turning Your Baby to a Head Down Position for a Vaginal Birth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

How to Budget for a Birth Doula: Finding the Money to Hire a Labor Coach

By: Feature Writer Amy Kreydin

The Impact of Abuse Issues During Pregnancy: What Survivors Should Know About Childbirth

By: Mary Earhart

Breathing Exercises for Labor: Why Using Breathing Patterns Can Help During Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

What is a Doula? Doulas, or Labor Coaches and Assistants, Defined and Explained

By: Katherine Brind'Amour

Walking Epidurals: Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions on This Popular Labor Drug

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Benefits of Tubs During Labor: Mothers Find Pain Relief With Water Immersion During Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

How to Ripen Your Cervix: Learn More about Prostaglandin Gel and Other Ripening Agents

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Home Birth Safety: Which Birth Location is Safer? Home or Hospital?

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Birth Options for New Mothers: Child Birth Education and Birthing Options

By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

Choosing Your Birth Attendant and Location: Midwives, OBs, Doulas, Birth Centers, Homebirth, & Hospitals

By: Rachel Olsson

Birth Information for Moms Wanting Natural Birth: Labor and Delivery Tips for Expectant Mothers

By: Feature Writer Marcy Paulson

Changing Routine Practices in Obstetrics: Encouraging Your Place of Birth and Provider to Follow Evidence

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Patient-Controlled Epidurals: What You Need to Know about the Latest Method of Pain Relief

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Defining Natural Childbirth: Moving Toward a New Way of Identifying Birth as Normal

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Benefits of Choosing a Midwife: Find Out How You Can Have a Healthier Pregnancy and Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Top Reasons to Avoid Induction: Find Out Why You Should or Should Not Consider Inducing Your Labor

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Is Homebirth Safe? Discover the Truth about Homebirth versus Hospital Births

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Doula Support Recommended for Childbirth: Doulas, Delayed Admission and Upright Delivery Positions Beneficial

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Eating and Drinking During Labor is Helpful: New Research Shows Food and Fluids Can Benefit Mom During Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

Say No to Labor Inductions: Reasons to Avoid Being Induced Before the Holidays

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

What is Freebirthing? A Trend of Birthing at Home Without a Midwife, Medical Intervention

By: Mia Carter

How to Hire a Birth Doula: Choosing a Labor Support Professional To Help During Childbirth

By: Feature Writer Amy Kreydin

Managing Pain in Labour: Methods of Relieving Labour Pains, for an Easier Delivery

By: Jen Syrkiewicz

Top Questions to ask about Your Place of Birth: What Every Mother Needs to Know about Her Birth Options

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

What to Expect When You Are Induced: Medications and Procedures to Help with Labor and Delivery

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Richards

Midwives Model of Care: What Makes a Midwife Different from a Doctor?

By: Christy Swift

Midwives in the United States: Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives and Lay Midwives

By: Christy Swift

Midwives in Canada: Midwifery Care is Available in Many Provinces

By: Christy Swift

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: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer 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 Can Be a Positive Birth Experience

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 Lizz 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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