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Vaginal Birth
A vaginal birth is the \\\"natural\\\" way to deliver a baby. If you're considering a vaginal birth, check out our natural birth tips. Plus learn about what to expect from a vaginal birth, water birth, and more.
The Stages of Labor and Birth in a Vaginal Delivery
Here's a simple rundown of what happens in a "typical" vaginal birth.
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
What are the benefits and risks of having a VBAC?
Labor & Delivery: Unplanned C-Section
Sometimes planned vaginal births can turn into unplanned c-sections. Find out the most common reason why this happens and what to expect.
All About the Lamaze Method
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.
5 Myths About Water Births
Are water births easier? Will your baby drown during childbirth? Get the real facts about water births to decide if it's the right labor method for you.
Vaginal Tearing During Childbirth: What You Need to Know
Scared of getting a tear down there? Why perineal tearing happens--and what you can do about it.
Do's and Don'ts of Natural Childbirth
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.
Epidural or Drug-Free Birth?
Deciding between natural birth vs. epidural? Here, the stories of two very different deliveries weigh the pros and cons of getting an epidural.
All About Birth Crowning
Find out what birth crowning means and what to expect during this stage of labor.
Labor & Delivery: Epidurals
Many women choose to have an epidural to ease the pain of labor and delivery. Find out how an epidural works and if it could be part of your birth plan.
Birth Stories: Natural Labor
Sarah had an epidural for her first child, but she decided to give birth naturally by having an unmedicated childbirth the second time. Learn more about her story and how the two experiences compared.
Is A VBAC Right for You?
Find out if a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) could be an option for your next labor and delivery.
What Are the Dangers of Water Birth?
Any birth plan has potential complications. Learn the five common risks of water birth.
6 Tips for Getting the VBAC You Want
Planning for a vaginal birth after having a cesarean? Here's how to set yourself up for success.
Water Birth Hurts Less: Fact or Fiction
Does giving birth in water decrease or increase pain? We asked some moms to share their own water birth experiences.
Q&A: Do I Have to Have an Episiotomy?
Learn about episiotomies and why chances are good that you won't need one.
Labor & Delivery: Placenta
After Baby comes the placenta. Find out what to expect during the afterbirth and what happens to the placenta after it's delivered.
Using a Bathtub for a Water Birth
If you want to save money by not renting a water birth tub, here are reasons the tub in your bathroom might be a good alternative.
Birth Stories: Natural Pain Relief
For her second delivery, Christine decided to use various methods of natural pain relief instead of an epidural. Get her tips on how to give birth drug-free.
Pregnancy Confidential Podcast Week 28: Natural Birth
Find out what's going on in week 28 of your pregnancy on this podcast episode of Pregnancy Confidential.
Birth Stories: Unmedicated Childbirth
Regina was five days past her due date, but she was determined to have her baby naturally. She shares what she did to avoid being induced and make her birth plan become a reality.
Celebs Who Have Had Water Births
They may be in different tax brackets, but as US Weekly proclaims, "stars are just like us," even when it comes to birth. Like us, stars research and decide on the best birth plan for them, and sometimes that includes a water birth.