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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

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

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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

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

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

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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

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

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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

By: Feature Writer Brenda Lane

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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