Birth labor

Nine of the most painful medical procedures and surgeries you can have done.

Cervix dilation is the opening of the cervix, the neck of the uterus, during childbirth. Body changes during the labor process to allow the baby to pass through the birth canal. Although it is exciting to hold the baby, many women may be nervous and worry about the labor pain and delivery near the due date. Knowing these changes may help them to stay calm.

Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

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An unmedicated hospital delivery or, a natural baby delivery would be one with the least intervention as possible including without an epidural.

Coping with labor pain may seem daunting, but here are several ways to ease the process via massage, counter pressure, aromatherapy and more!

If you want a natural birth that’s unmedicated, it’s important to start preparing for birth now. These birth tips for labor preparation will allow you to have an easy natural birth and fast recovery after birth. Read these 5 pregnancy tips you should start doing now!

Worried about unexpected delivery hospital policies affecting your natural birth plan? Get insights on what to expect and how to feel prepared, no matter the circumstances. Save this pin for tips to ensure an easier labor and delivery and feel confident as you prep for birth.