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.
Here's a simple rundown of what happens in a "typical" vaginal birth.
What are the benefits and risks of having a VBAC?
Sometimes planned vaginal births can turn into unplanned c-sections. Find out the most common reason why this happens and what to expect.
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.
Scared of getting a tear down there? Why perineal tearing happens--and what you can do about it.
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.
Deciding between natural birth vs. epidural? Here, the stories of two very different deliveries weigh the pros and cons of getting an epidural.
Find out what birth crowning means and what to expect during this stage of labor.
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.
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.
Any birth plan has potential complications. Learn the five common risks of water birth.
Planning for a vaginal birth after having a cesarean? Here's how to set yourself up for success.
Does giving birth in water decrease or increase pain? We asked some moms to share their own water birth experiences.
Learn about episiotomies and why chances are good that you won't need one.
After Baby comes the placenta. Find out what to expect during the afterbirth and what happens to the placenta after it's delivered.
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.
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.
Find out what's going on in week 28 of your pregnancy on this podcast episode of Pregnancy Confidential.
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.