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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

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

By: Molly Markey

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

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

By: Katherine Brind'Amour

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

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

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

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

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

By: Shayne Fraser

Five Reasons to Have a Homebirth: Having Your Baby at Home Can Be a Positive Birth Experience

By: Christy Swift

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

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