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Where To Give Birth

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Need advice about choosing a hospital for birth

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

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Upside: Community discussion on where to give birth in Australia
Downside: Hard to follow threads

Web site that primarily focuses on publishing online content

Unassisted childbirth

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Unassisted childbirth is also known as unassisted homebirth, freebirth, unhindered birth, and couples birth.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unassisted_childbirth

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Upside: Describes history and types of home birth
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How To Choose a Birth Doula

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

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Upside: Detailed article on doula selection
Downside: Small font size

Site published by a non-profit organization dedicated to a specific cause

Birth Choices

The nine months of pregnancy are all about choices. These include everything from the best exercise and the most comfortable shoes to more important things like your prenatal care provider and birth ...

www.thehelpline.org/about-pregnancy/labor-and-delivery/birth-choices/

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Upside: Good summary of birth location options
Downside: No links for more in-depth information

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Birthing Centers and Hospital Maternity Services

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

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Upside: Detailed article comparing birth center and hospital for where to give birth
Downside: Lots of scrolling

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Birthing Choices: Health Care Providers & Birth Locations

The nine months of pregnancy are all about choices. These include everything from the best exercise and the most comfortable shoes to your prenatal care provider and birth location.

www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/birthingchoices.html

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Upside: Article discuss birthing location options
Downside: Limited depth of pros and cons

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Your Options for Choosing a Place of Birth

What are the main types of places of birth? What are my options? What is it like to give birth in a hospital? What is it like to give birth in an out-of-hospital (or "freestanding") birth center?

www.childbirthconnection.org/article.asp?ck=10151

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Upside: Excellent, detailed article on various birth locations
Downside: Lots of text

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Choosing the Best Birth Environment

Your choice of birth environment is the first decision you make that determines your pain-relief options.

www.babiesonline.com/articles/pregnancy/easylabor.asp

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Upside: Very good article on understanding the different birth location options
Downside: Small type

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The Everything Birthing Book: Know All Your Options and Choose

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

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Upside: Site selling book on various birthing location options and techniques
Downside: Limited number of customer reviews

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Childbirth Choices :: Choosing a Birth Place

Birth Center | Hospital | Home Birth One of the most important decisions you make during your pregnancy is choosing where to have your baby.

www.trianglebirthnetwork.org/place.html

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Upside: Detailed information on the differences for several birth location options
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