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Choosing the right birth team can greatly impact your birth. Those who surround you during this miraculous time must support your desires and provide encouragement.
www.howtodothings.com/family-relationships/how-to-choose-a-birth-doula
Upside: Detailed article on doula selection
Downside: Small font size
There are plenty of decisions to consider during pregnancy. Opting for prenatal testing, selecting a doctor for your baby, and deciding who will be present during your baby's birth are among the more ...
www.kidshealth.org/parent/system/doctor/birth_centers_hospitals.html
Upside: Detailed article comparing birth center and hospital for where to give birth
Downside: Lots of scrolling
Your choice of birth environment is the first decision you make that determines your pain-relief options.
www.babiesonline.com/articles/pregnancy/easylabor.asp
Upside: Very good article on understanding the different birth location options
Downside: Small type
the Method That Is Right For You Learn all about: # The risks and benefits of various techniques # The Bradley and Leboyer Methods # Techniques that involve both parents # Ways to relax and enjoy the ...
www.amazon.com/Everything-Birthing-Book-Options-Parenting/dp/1593371411
Upside: Site selling book on various birthing location options and techniques
Downside: Limited number of customer reviews
history, a woman giving birth naturally was the norm. Having a baby was viewed as a natural life event, not a medical procedure.
Upside: Various articles on natural birthing
Downside: Links not well organized
Expectant mothers may be confused by the many options available. And frequently, they don’t fully consider what their wishes are for the birth. But they should.
www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,276422,00.html
Upside: News article discussing different birth location options
Downside: Many ads
occurred to me that I could give birth somewhere other than a hospital. It also didnââ¬â¢t occur to me that I could look at more than one hospital; I just went with whichever hospital my doctor ...
www.doula.com/where_should_you_give_birth.shtml
Upside: Good article describing birth location options
Downside: Limited additional links for more detail
Just over a century ago most babies were born at home with or without an attending obstetrician, aided by an army of grandmothers, aunts and close female friends.
pregnancyweekly.blogspot.com/2005/10/so-you-want-to-give-birth-at-home.html
Upside: Blog on having an at-home birth
Downside: Lots of scrolling; text not formatted
Just like in real estate, delivery is all about location, location, location. Whether you feel reassured in a medical environment, at ease in a birthing center or more comfortable in your own home, ...
www.thecradle.com/planningahead_wheretodeliver
Upside: Helpful advice and tips on choosing between a hospital, birthing center and home to deliver your baby
Downside: Limited depth
I've just found out I'm pregnant with baby no.2 and have to decide where to give birth....
forums.naturalparenting.com.au/showthread.php?p=444313
Upside: Community discussion on where to give birth in Australia
Downside: Hard to follow threads