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UNASSISTED BIRTH  

With the increasing popularity of home birth and unassisted birth, many women are asking the question "what should I do to keep busy while in labor?" A growing trend is the "labor project," also known as a "birth project."

On the surface it seems that the growing trend towards home births and unassisted birth is something to feel shocked about, but our foremothers might have begged a differ.

also known as free birth, unassisted births happen without midwives or doctors and often with the pregnant woman delivering the baby alone.

You have always heard that when you have a baby at a hospital that you will have to fill out a lot paperwork, well what about if you have the baby at home or unassisted.

Yes, but there are 3 important things to consider if you're planning an unassisted birth.

Giving birth at home is increasing in popularity, but how do you feel about delivering with no doctor, midwife, or other assistance? Learn about unassisted childbirth in this article.

Unassisted Childbirth is the act of birthing your baby without a 'professional'. Learn more about it here. This article goes along with my pregnancy and homebirth series. Feel free to evaluate your birth options, arm yourself with knowledge.

Three inexpensive, painless alternatives to sutures after giving birth.

One reason women choose to birth unassisted is to be in control. But it goes so much deeper than that...

By taking our cues from the natural world and trusting fully in a woman's ability to give birth, my husband and I birthed our first child unassisted at home on August 14th, 2006.

Many people worry that something will go wrong during pregnancy, especially if they are going unassisted. Most complications are actually rare and can be managed at home by the mother.

How do you know when to push? What if something goes wrong? How do you cut the cord? The answers to these questions and more!

Freebirth is nothing new, but much ignorance surrounds this practice. The act of birthing without a medical professional is not only gaining in popularity but in media coverage.

This is the big question with homebirth in general. The simple answer is that the mother prepares herself to handle anything that may go wrong!

Whatever your preconceived notions about those who chose this path are, the truth is here exposed. You decide if it's irresponsible--or empowering!

Birth affirmations are quotes or sayings that you can repeat to yourself before and during birth in order to lift your spirits and give yourself encouragement. Using birth affirmations may be one way to prevent cesarean section.

In the the scenes of a humble birth that grace mantles, tree ornaments, front lawns, postcards and light displays, it can be easy to miss the main plot of the nativity: an unassisted, unmediated, normal birth.

On September 24, 2007, Cedric Orin was born into his father's hands at home in our bed with his older brother watching. Here are the details of our amazing labor and birth experience!

Looking at the different places to birth.

Sometimes a homebirth is out of the question, but that doesn't mean that you can't have a great hospital birth.

Giving birth at home should be encouraged rather than discouraged. We as mother or potential mother should consider the various effect of drugs that has on our babies.

After an amazing unassisted homebirth, my placenta did not emerge, and so six hours later, we went to the hospital to have it removed.

All midwives, mothers, and people interested in birth should read these 4 blogs.

The trend of providing your own prenatal care is growing with a lot of mothers who are tired of conventional and over managed pregnancies.

If you have decided that UC is the best option for you, but are unsure of what to do next, allow me to point you in the right direction.

My point of view as a previous homebirther

Most of my favorite videos are related to parenting, but some are about religion. I included many of those I find to be most humourous, so if you want a laugh, check this out!

Most of what doctors do during pregnancy can be done at home at the mother's convenience. Learn how to create a routine to do your own home prenatal care.

If you are ready to make changes in your life, but you don't know what or how, then read on! Let me show you how to make it easy to set and achieve goals, using nature's energy.

Thousands are hoping to affect change in legislation to allow the certification of midwifes in Alabama to legally attend homebirths again and become recognised by the state.

Obama is intelligent, educated, articulate, and friendly with a strong personality. Unfortunately, I doubt his compassion and morality.

I guess for all practical purposes you could call this article a trip down trivia or memory lane where baseball history is concerned. Baseball has pretty much been my life as far back as I can remember and .....

A short article on the accomplishments of Lady Bird Johnson.

The tale of a Knight and Royal son in the 14th century as he traverses both time and memory of how he ended up where he ends up. And where, does he end up?

Everyone has an opinion on abortion, but resolution seems as far away now as it did ten years ago. What shall we do about this? Leave your emotion-driven opinions at the door!

Almost everyone will have a nightmare while pregnant. Usually these are caused by fears related to the pregnancy. By understanding your dreams and confronting your fears, you'll be better prepared for motherhood.

With the increased life expectancy of people born with cystic fibrosis, education needs to be directed toward self-care and transition into adulthood and self-sufficiency.

A look back at my two c-section experiences, one with induced labor and one after naturally going into labor.

The frightening trend of free birthing and the repercussions that may come from it.

A comparison of the Fisher Price Aquarium Bouncer vs. Fisher Price Baby Papasan Infant Seat

I have made mistakes and have regrets. Some of my actions would disappoint other attachment parents, shock mainstream parents. But I'm doing my best.

For women who are pregnant, exercise is crucial to prenatal health. For a woman with a disability, exercise during pregnancy is even more important.

The Hawaii Humane Society in Moiliili is a beautiful facility that seems more like a pet hotel than place for homeless animals.