Childbirth Choices: Unassisted Childbirth
You're considering a non-traditional birth, but is unassisted childbirth in your future? Learn what happens without the assistance of a medical or professional birth attendant.
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- What Should I Expect with a Waterbirth?
- Does Insurance Cover Midwives?
- What is the Difference Between a Midwife and Doula?
- Is Homebirth Right For Me?
- Unmedicated Childbirth: Should I Be In the Hospital or At Home?
- Unmedicated Childbirth: What Are My Pain Relief Options During Labor?
- Unmedicated Childbirth: Can I Eat or Drink During an Unmedicated Birth?
- Unmedicated Childbirth: Will My Medical Provider Understand?
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Childbirth Preparation Methods: Hypnobabies
Curious about Hypnobabies? Our expert says her birth was "pain-free" using this technique! Learn more about the method that teaches real medical hypnosis techniques so you can have a more peaceful, calm and enjoyable pregnancy and delivery.
Birthing Centers: An Alternative to Hospitals
If you're going for a more natural childbirth experience, then a birthing center might be best for you. How does a birthing center differ from a hospital? What services to they offer moms-to-be and how do they ensure that you and baby are safe at all times?
Childbirth Choices: Waterbirth
Thinking about giving birth in the water? Is waterbirth easier? Could it be harmful to the baby in any way? Get the real facts about waterbirths to decide if it's the right labor method for you.
Keeping Your Pregnancy Low Risk
When pregnant, having an "uneventful" or "boring" pregnancy is actually exactly what your medical care provider wants. A pregnancy with few complications will keep you "low risk". So, what exactly does having a low risk pregnancy look like? And what can you do to keep it that way?
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Birthing From Within
We're kicking off our ongoing series focusing on the different methods you can use to stay strong and in control during your labor and delivery. In this episode, we'll explore the philosophies and guiding principles to Birthing From Within.
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Hypnobirthing
Looking for a way to soar through your surges by relaxing the fear that tenses your body and triggers pain during childbirth? Then you may want to try hypnobirthing. Learn the basics of this method before you sign up for a class.
Childbirth Preparation Methods: Lamaze
We're continuing our ongoing series on the different types of childbirth preparation methods. In this episode, we'll explore the Lamaze technique and it helps expectant mothers to prepare psychologically and physically to give birth without the use of drugs.
What Should I Expect with a Waterbirth?
Planning on a waterbirth? Well, how do you prepare and what should you expect? Consider this your crash course on exactly what waterbirth is so you can determine if it's the right option for you and your family.
Does Insurance Cover Midwives?
You’d like to have a midwife as part of your birth plan. But how feasible is that... especially if you’re counting on your insurance to cover some of the cost? How much do these services typically cost and what should you expect when handling payment?