2020
Birthing your child without drugs isn't easy, but it’s usually possible. Follow these guidelines to create a “natural birth” plan with minimal interventions.
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It’s imprecise and can make families whose births are deemed not “natural” feel shame.
Whether you decide to give birth at home in your bathtub or schedule a C-section, all forms of birth are natural. You’re a superhero regardless of how that baby comes out of your body.
Delivering without the help of any pain medication is like a badge of honor for some moms. Any woman who has been through drug-free labor knows that it's no easy feat and takes serious commitment.
We took this opportunity to talk with [Dr. Aviva Romm] about why she thinks midwifery care can improve lifelong health, the impact of interprofessional tensions between maternity health providers, and critical opportunities for midwives to seize now.