Vaginal Birth

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Birthing your child without drugs isn't easy, but it is possible. Follow these guidelines to up your chances of having a successful natural birth.

... through the birth canal." The head of every baby born vaginally becomes misshapen to some degree during.... How is the birth experience of a c-section baby different from the experience of a vaginally born baby... the birth process, but even the most pronounced "conehead" returns to normal within a few days. Labor...

Considering taking a Lamaze Method childbirth class? Check out the history and basic principles of this popular natural childbirth technique and find out if it might be right for you.

Here's the truth about labor -- what's normal, what's not, and what to expect.

From having a baby in water to using acupuncture, here are nine methods, philosophies, and professions to help you give birth on your own terms.

From exercise to water therapy, check out our guide to what helps -- and what doesn't -- on your big day.

Find out if a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) could be an option for your next labor and delivery.

...The birth of every baby is special, but on March 9, 2003, my son and I made history. My delivery... was unremarkable, and my son's middle-of-the-night birth had few witnesses. But when Adam came into the world... at the Madison Birth Center, he became the first baby born at a free-standing birth center in Wisconsin. It was a...

From drugs to breathing techniques, here's what to know to make your labor as painless as possible.

No one wants to arrive at the hospital too early -- or risk giving birth in the car. So how can you tell the difference between real and false labor? Pay attention to the following classic labor-day signs.

Every baby enters the world in a unique way. That's why birth stories are so much fun to hear. So what will your labor be like? Doctors and mothers answer common questions from moms-to-be.

The five most common clues that help you recognize it's time to head to the delivery room.

Around-the-clock feedings. Nursing troubles. No sleep. No problem. We'll help you through the first crazy days.

Just over 10 percent of babies are born pre-term (before 37 weeks). The good news: Early labor can sometimes be stopped with a combo of meds and bed rest. Be on the lookout for these warning signs so you can call your doc ASAP if you think there's a problem.

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Stay sane on delivery day by preparing a hospital bag ahead of time. Here is our list of stuff you won't want to forget -- including items from moms who've been there.

Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!

If you want to know what labor is really like, listen to what these new moms have to say about childbirth.

Are you very close to delivering your baby? Take our quiz and find out if you're showing the signs of approaching labor!

Dads, here's advice for you, from veteran moms who know what really happens during labor -- and how you can help.

..., consult the Chinese birth chart. Discovered 700 years ago, the Chinese gender prediction calendar uses...

You know you're pregnant, but when exactly will your baby make his big entrance? Use our pregnancy due date calculator to find out.

What is breech presentation and how can it affect delivery?