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Natural childbirth means birthing without the use of pain medications and in some cases medical interventions like IVs and fetal monitors. What are the benefits of natural birth? Can you increase your chances of having a natural birth? Find out!

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Navigating a Natural Childbirth
A Certified Doula Answers Questions on Natural Childbirth
Sometimes we hear women say, "Just get the epidural." Then we talk to other women who are adamant about having a "natural birth.

Active Birth Part Two
The New Approach to Giving Birth Naturally
You will probably be asked to choose the place of birth right at the beginning of your pregnancy, and you may be expected to stay committed to your original choice.

15 Steps Toward Natural Childbirth
Natural Strategies for Natural Childbirth
To have a successful natural childbirth, it's important to plan your responses to the inevitable discomforts of labor. Going into birth prepared can give you a head start to having a fulfilling natural birth.

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Glossary of Pregnancy Terms
Find easy definitions for words commonly used during pregnancy and labor. An alphabetized list of pregnancy terms can help you make the most of obstetrician and midwife appointments.

Birth Plan Generator
What's a birth plan? Get inspiration from a sample birth plan. Create your own free birth plan, and then print out copies for your doctor, the hospital or birth center, your coach and one for you.

Pregnancy Week by Week Calculator
How many weeks pregnant am I? Enter the date of the first day of your last menstrual period (LMP), and the Pregnancy Week by Week Calculator will calculate a week-by-week timeline of your pregnancy.

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Fetal Development Week by Week
A gallery of photos showing fetal development and growth from conception to delivery.

Pregnancy Week By Week
This flip calendar shows the weekly journey of a woman through pregnancy.