Overview on vaginal birth

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If you've decided to have a natural vaginal birth, you may want to know there is much to be considered. Vaginal births usually take place in hospitals. Some women however feel more comfortable giving birth at home, with the assistance of a doctor and/or midwife. Anesthetics and medications can be dangerous to both you and your newborn. This method of delivering your baby can be empowering and exciting.

Keep in mind that a medical approach can offer both advantages and disadvantages. Doctors have the right equipment and qualification to handle any possible emergency. Midwives are certified nurses specializing in the area of delivery and labour. They generally stay with the patient throughout the entire process. The down side is that midwives don't have the authority to perform certain procedures that surgeons can. They are less likely to handle high risk births and emergencies. Make sure you don't settle for a caregiver unless his or hers philosophy of child birth delivery matches your own.

Birth plans can include: what labour and birthing positions are preferred, whether a pain relief should be used, whether the newborn is to be bottle-fed or breastfed etc. As long as you plan ahead, there will be nothing to worry about.

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