Getting through labor without drugs, how to do it and where to find support.
If you are considering having your baby without medications there is some planning involved. Here is what you can do to increase the chances of not requiring medications in your labor.
Ever wondered what natural childbirth really is or why someone would choose it?
If you are thinking about having a natural childbirth or delaying an epidural until later in labor, you'll need to know how to cope with labor. Here are many ways to help you reduce the pain of labor and childbirth.
Natural childbirth is something that some women choose. To achieve this goal they must make plans to help them along the path and in labor. What advice do you give for people who want a natural childbirth?
Natural childbirth is a personal option and one that requires some support from from your doctor or midwife. But how do you know if your practitioner is supportive of your plans or simply tolerating them?
Labor can sometimes be harder than you thought and while you were planning on not using medication, it becomes an option. How do you handle that situation in labor?
A look at some myths about natural childbirth.
This online class looks at what you need to do to prepare your body and mind to give birth without medications. It is a free email course.
There are a lot of things that you need to do to prepare for a natural birth. Deciding to forgo medications means knowing how to comfort yourself in labor and to find someone to help you stay comfortable. These books all provide information on keeping you comfortable.
Don't have the time or opportunity for a class? Maybe you need something extra? Check out our complete class online!
How to use abdominal breathing to ease the pain of labor and childbirth, including the cleansing breath.
Labor is all about movement. The more positions you use in labor, the better you are able to help labor be faster and more comfortable. Here are some of the best positions for labor.
Having someone help you with positioning for labor and birth is of great benefit. Not only is there someone else to remember which position works well with what situation, but there is also the physical comfort of having someone touching you.
Here are some great labor positions to use with a birth ball.
Would all the women who don't want epidurals, please raise your hand? From your About.com Guide.
Should you take drugs during your labor or birth?
One woman's remarks on pain in labor, very interesting reading.
Stories of natural childbirth from women and their families who have experienced natural childbirth.
Advice on using this non-medicinal pain relief.
Unmedicated birth stories.
" Becoming empowered to have natural childbirth the second time (even if the first time wasn’t great)" Dr. Bartell helps you decide what's right for you.
Point and click on your choices and this site will prepare and e-mail you your birth plan.
Information on different childbirth classes.
How can you help yourself during an unmedicated birth.
Midwives Support Unmedicated Birth Because It's Better for the Baby.
A how-to guide for anyone attending births.
