 
Birth: Methods and PlansLearn about different natural childbirth methods, the risks and benefits of epidurals, then write a birth plan. |
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Birth Stories Regardless of which "method" or medication you choose to use during labor and delivery, the important thing is to be informed of the risks and benefits of those choices. Be educated about the stages of normal labor and delivery and be prepared to make informed decisions should a complication arise. |
Leclaire Hypnobirthing Method at the Mind Body Center - Created in 1987, the Leclaire Hypnobirthing Method has helped countless mothers to a painless and safe, natural childbirth. BirthCare - Products and Personalized Education to Enhance your Childbirth Experience - Offers Medela breast pumps, breastfeeding accessories, and breast care products. Breastpump rentals, childbirth preparation books, and private prenatal classes also available. Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth - The Bradley Method® uses relaxation, natural breathing and active coaching by the husband to achieve medication free labor and delivery. A great feature of the website is that you can request a directory of Bradley instructors nationwide be mailed to your home. There is also information about Bradley class course content and pregnancy nutrition. Lamaze International - The Lamaze philosophy is that birth is normal, natural, and healthy. You can use this site to find an instructor in your area. HypnoBirthing - Taking the Birthing World by Calm. OK, I had never heard of HypnoBirthing, but it looks interesting. There are many testimonials to the success of using this method to achieve natural childbirth. Waterbirth.org - Giving Birth in Water - A Gentle Birth Choice. Epidural Anesthesia for Labor - general information, pros and cons - A very even-handed article that states the how and why of epidural anesthesia in non-technical terms, then provides a list of pros and cons for this type of pain relief. Cesarean Section - Information from the March of Dimes - A great, concise source of the whys and hows of c-sections, including why they might be done unnecessarily and the possibility of VBAC. Childbirth.org - Birth is a natural process, not a medical procedure - Great information on a wide range of topics, from fertility to VBAC. BirthPlan.com - An interactive tool to create your own birth plan - The great thing about this interactive birth plan is that it lists several choices for each section that help you to think about and plan for each stage of labor and delivery. Your Birth Plan - Why, when, and how. - A clearly stated guide to starting a birth plan including who needs to have a copy and how a birth plan should be used. Interactive Birth Plan from Childbirth.org - A very complete interactive birth plan including choices for some not-as-common situations, such as c-section and induction, and after delivery choices for feeding and circumcision.  |
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